MyContentAssistant
MyContentAssistant is a rogue security program that shows false Warning messages. It also shows misleading scan Results. It also uses aggressive advertising and can also install through Trojan exploits.
General information:
| Malware Name: |
MyContentAssistant |
| Malware Type: |
Rogue Security Program |
| Company Name: |
MyContentAssistant |
| Company URL: |
http://mycontentassistant.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
Elevated Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation |
Company Description:
MyContentAssistant provides you the software MyContentAssistant that scans and removes Internet records, temporary files and useless data from your PC. It prevents you from being spied or caught with inappropriate files in your computer. It keeps
your drives clean and free from useless files, improving your system s performance. It also erases your old logs and private conversations from your instant messaging system.
Spyware Description:
MyContentAssistant is a rogue security program that shows false Warning messages. It also shows misleading scan Results. It also uses aggressive advertising and can also install through Trojan exploits.
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> It shows false Warning messages. -> It also shows misleading scan Results. -> It can also install through Trojan exploits. -> It also uses aggressive advertising.
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
GDC.exe
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Program Files\MyContentAssistant\data\application\Magic ISO Maker 4.6.scr |
146 |
Screen Saver |
| C:\Program Files\MyContentAssistant\data\application\Mass Download.scr |
309 |
Screen Saver |
| C:\Program Files\MyContentAssistant\data\application\mapinfo mapmarker.scr |
231 |
Screen Saver |
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Program Files\MyContentAssistan |
| C:\Program Files\MyContentAssistant\data\firefo |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\GDC_is1 |
Inno Setup: Deselected Tasks |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\GDC_is1 |
Inno Setup: Selected Tasks |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\GDC_is1 |
Inno Setup: User |
