PestCapture

PestCapture is known to be installed through webpages exploiting known vulnerabilities. It scans system for possible spyware infection and prompts user to register in order to clean the system. It includes High risk threats are typically installed without user interaction through security exploits, and can severely compromise system security. Such threats may open illicit network connections, use polymorphic tactics to self-mutate, disable security software, modify system files, and install additional malware.0

General information:

Malware Name:	PestCapture
Malware Type:	Adware
Company Name:	PestCapture
Company URL:	http://pestcapture.com/
Threat Level:	High Risk
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Installation

Company Description:

PestCapture is an award-winning spyware removal utility will help us fighting all kinds of spyware and adware including keyloggers, trojan horses, password thieves and on. With new and unique protection module once cleaned your machine will not get infected ever again.

Spyware Description:

PestCapture is known to be installed through webpages exploiting known vulnerabilities. It scans system for possible spyware infection and prompts user to register in order to clean the system. It includes High risk threats are typically installed without user interaction through security exploits, and can severely compromise system security. Such threats may open illicit network connections, use polymorphic tactics to self-mutate, disable security software, modify system files, and install additional malware.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> False positives work as good to purchase -> False scan results -> Uses inadequate scan/detection scheme0

Additional information might be found here:

	Search at Google for PestCapture
	Search at Bing for PestCapture
	Search at Yahoo for PestCapture

Processes Running:

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Documents and Settings\Payal Joshi\Start Menu\Programs\PestCapture\PestCapture.lnk	1486	Shortcut
C:\Documents and Settings\Payal Joshi\Start Menu\Programs\PestCapture\Uninstall.lnk	1472	Shortcut
C:\Program Files\PestCapture\PestCapture2.dll	117760	Application Extension

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\PestCapture

Registry information Created after Installation: