RealVNC
VNC (Virtual Network Computing) software makes it possible to view and fully-interact with one computer from any other computer or mobile device anywhere on the Internet. It is remote control software which allows you to view and interact with one
computer (the 'server') using a simple program (the 'viewer') on another computer anywhere on the Internet. The two computers don't even have to be the same type, so for example you can use VNC to view an office Linux machine
on your Windows PC at home. VNC is freely and publicly available and is in widespread active use by millions throughout industry, academia and privately.0
General information:
Malware Name: |
RealVNC |
Malware Type: |
Commercial Remote Control |
Company Name: |
RealVNC |
Company URL: |
http://www.realvnc.com/
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Threat Level: |
Low Risk |
Operating System: |
WIN XP |
Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
Operation: |
Time of After Installation |
Company Description:
It commercially develops, enhance and promote VNC, the innovative remote access software with a widespread international user base. VNC (Virtual Network Computing) software makes it possible to view and fully-interact with one computer from any other
computer or mobile device anywhere on the Internet. VNC software is cross-platform, allowing remote control between different types of computer. For ultimate simplicity, there is even a Java viewer, so that any desktop can be controlled remotely from
within a browser without having to install software.
Spyware Description:
VNC (Virtual Network Computing) software makes it possible to view and fully-interact with one computer from any other computer or mobile device anywhere on the Internet. It is remote control software which allows you to view and interact with one
computer (the 'server') using a simple program (the 'viewer') on another computer anywhere on the Internet. The two computers don't even have to be the same type, so for example you can use VNC to view an office Linux machine on
your Windows PC at home. VNC is freely and publicly available and is in widespread active use by millions throughout industry, academia and privately.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> It is a network application that allows to manage and control PCs or networks from a remote location. -> It allows to access another computer without explicit authorization. -> It can also be used to monitor and steal information
from the remote computer -> Slows down the performance of PC0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
File information Created after Installation:
File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
C:\Program Files\RealVNC\VNC4\logmessages.dll |
6632 |
Application Extension |
C:\Program Files\RealVNC\VNC4\unins000.dat |
5665 |
DAT File |
C:\Program Files\RealVNC\VNC4\winvnc4.exe |
439248 |
Application |
Folder information Created after Installation:
Folder Location |
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\RealVNC\VNC Viewer 4 |
C:\Program Files\RealVNC\VNC4 |
Registry information Created after Installation:
Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\ARPCache\RealVNC_is1 |
Changed |
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\RealVNC\WinVNC4 |
QueryConnect |
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\RealVNC\WinVNC4 |
SecurityTypes |