Paq Keylog

Paq Keylog can Log all the keyboard events, including function keys such as F1, Home etc. This key logger can run invisibly in the background and records all the activity done by the user on the computer. It also includes elevated threats that are typically installed without adequate notice and consent, and may make unwanted changes to system, such as reconfiguring browser’s homepage and search settings. These threats may install advertising-related add-ons, including toolbars and search bars, or insert advertising-related components into the Winsock Layered Service Provider chain. These new add-ons and components may block or redirect preferred network connections, and can negatively impact computer’s performance and stability.0

General information:

Malware Name: Paq Keylog
Malware Type: Key Logger
Company Name: Paqtool
Company URL: http://paqtool.com/
Threat Level: Elevated Risk
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation.

Company Description:

Paqtool is a Key logger logs all the keyboard events, including function Keyboards such as F1, Home etc. It is built-in log viewer; we can view the Recorder file in text only mode or function mode, or use a search tool to quickly find the destination keystrokes. It is a password protect keystroke recorder, safely hide the recorded information and it is a perfect recorder interface. It is Built-in intelligent family Recorder engine, very low CPU & memory consuming.

Spyware Description:

Paq Keylog can Log all the keyboard events, including function keys such as F1, Home etc. This key logger can run invisibly in the background and records all the activity done by the user on the computer. It also includes elevated threats that are typically installed without adequate notice and consent, and may make unwanted changes to system, such as reconfiguring browser’s homepage and search settings. These threats may install advertising-related add-ons, including toolbars and search bars, or insert advertising-related components into the Winsock Layered Service Provider chain. These new add-ons and components may block or redirect preferred network connections, and can negatively impact computer’s performance and stability.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> Monitor and capture data from computers -> Run in stealth mode -> Intercepts keystrokes from the keyboard and records them in a log -> Starts with the operating system0

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Processes Running:

moni.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\Documents and Settings\User\Desktop\Paq Keylog.lnk 582 Shortcut
C:\Program Files\PaqTool\keylog\icosdll.dll 131072 Application Extension
C:\Program Files\PaqTool\keylog\lteml14n.dll 253952 Application Extension

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\PaqTool
C:\Program Files\PaqTool\keylog

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Paq KeyLog_is1 URLInfoAbout
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Paq KeyLog_is1 URLUpdateInfo
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Paq KeyLog_is14 UninstallString