Netzip

This program tag computer with a unique ID, after which every single file downloaded off the Internet, is immediately reported back to the program's source where it is potentially logged and recorded along with the machines unique ID and Internet IP address. This information is then compiled and used to create a detailed 'profile' about who we are based upon the web sites we visit and the files we have downloaded. It is a software that displays pop-up/pop-under advertisements when the primary user interface is not visible, or which do not appear to be associated with the product.0

General information:

Malware Name:	Netzip
Malware Type:	Adware
Company Name:	RealNetworks
Company URL:	http://www.real.com/
Threat Level:	Elevated Risk
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Installation.

Company Description:

RealNetworks, Inc. provides the universal platform for the delivery of any digital media from any point of origin across virtually any network to any person on any Internet-enabled device anywhere in the world. RealNetworks, Inc. develops end-to-end solutions that allow everyone — from Fortune 500 companies with locations worldwide to individuals at their desktops or other Internet-enabled devices — to create, send and receive audio, video and other multimedia services over the Internet.

Spyware Description:

This program tag computer with a unique ID, after which every single file downloaded off the Internet, is immediately reported back to the program's source where it is potentially logged and recorded along with the machines unique ID and Internet IP address. This information is then compiled and used to create a detailed 'profile' about who we are based upon the web sites we visit and the files we have downloaded. It is a software that displays pop-up/pop-under advertisements when the primary user interface is not visible, or which do not appear to be associated with the product.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> Displays third-party advertising on the computer -> Tracks browsing habits -> Degrade the performance and stability of the computer. -> Bundled with other adware0

Additional information might be found here:

	Search at Google for Netzip
	Search at Bing for Netzip
	Search at Yahoo for Netzip

Processes Running:

Netzip.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Program Files\Netzip Classic\Skins\Metallic\AddButtonUp.bmp	2998	Bitmap Image
C:\Program Files\Netzip Classic\Skins\Metallic\botleft.bmp	6094	Bitmap Image
C:\Program Files\Netzip Classic\Skins\Metallic\botright.bmp	4510	Bitmap Image

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\Netzip Classic
C:\Program Files\Netzip Classic\Skins

Registry information Created after Installation: