Paltalk

Paltalk is an adware that uses aggressive, deceptive advertising. It may be installed without adequate notice and consent, often though exploits. Paltalk is an adware that uses aggressive, deceptive advertising. It may be installed without adequate notice and consent, often though exploits.0

General information:

Malware Name:	Paltalk
Malware Type:	Adware
Company Name:	Paltalk
Company URL:	http://www.paltalk.com/
Threat Level:	Low Risk
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Installation

Company Description:

Paltalk provides you the software Paltalk that is the next generation instant messenger which allows you to talk with and see your friends, family and colleagues right from your PC from anywhere in the world. After a quick registration process where you choose your personal nickname

Spyware Description:

Paltalk is an adware that uses aggressive, deceptive advertising. It may be installed without adequate notice and consent, often though exploits. Paltalk is an adware that uses aggressive, deceptive advertising. It may be installed without adequate notice and consent, often though exploits.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> It uses malicious software to advertise or install itself. -> It uses aggressive, deceptive advertising.

Additional information might be found here:

	Search at Google for Paltalk
	Search at Bing for Paltalk
	Search at Yahoo for Paltalk

Processes Running:

paltalk.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Start Menu\Programs\Paltalk Messenger\Paltalk Messenger.lnk	1536	Shortcut
C:\Program Files\Paltalk Messenger\spexproj.dll	147456	Application Extension
C:\Program Files\Paltalk Messenger\upgrade.ico	2238	Icon

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\Paltalk Messenger
C:\Program Files\Paltalk Messenger\ReceivedFiles

Registry information Created after Installation: