Precision Time
Precision Time, a program by Claria (also known as Gator or GAIN), makes sure your computer clock always has the correct time. In exchange for their free software they bundle a program called Gain AdServer which provides you with targeted pop-up advertisements
based on keywords it collects from websites while you browse. Claria's eWallet and Offer companion are also bundled along with Precision Time.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
Precision Time |
| Malware Type: |
Adware |
| Company Name: |
GAIN Publishing, Inc |
| Company URL: |
http://www.gainpublishing.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
High |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation. |
Company Description:
Precision Time, a program by Claria (also known as Gator or GAIN), makes sure your computer clock always has the correct time. In exchange for their free software they bundle a program called Gain AdServer which provides you with targeted pop-up advertisements
based on keywords it collects from websites while you browse. Claria's eWallet and Offer companion are also bundled along with Precision Time.
Spyware Description:
Precision Time, a program by Claria (also known as Gator or GAIN), makes sure your computer clock always has the correct time. In exchange for their free software they bundle a program called Gain AdServer which provides you with targeted pop-up advertisements
based on keywords it collects from websites while you browse. Claria's eWallet and Offer companion are also bundled along with Precision Time.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> Shows popup messages. -> Slows the browser and changes the system clock -> Installs other bundle programs0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
PrecisionTime.exe
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\PrecisionTime\PrecisionTime.lnk |
1511 |
Shortcut |
| C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\PrecisionTime\PrecisionTimeWebsite.lnk |
722 |
Shortcut |
| C:\WINDOWS\Temp\installprecisiontime.exe |
688104 |
Application |
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Program Files\PrecisionTime |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallPrecisionTime |
DisplayIcon |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallPrecisionTime |
DisplayName |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PrecisionTime |
UninstallString |
