ScreenSaver.Lightningstorm

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

General information:

Malware Name: ScreenSaver.Lightningstorm
Malware Type: Adware
Company Name: Freeze.com, LLC
Company URL: http://register.freeze.com/
Threat Level: Moderate Risk
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation

Company Description:

Freeze.com, LLC provides you this software that is a popular screensaver. This is a product created for you at no charge by Freeze.com.

Spyware Description:

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

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> It may be bundled with other adware. -> It uses aggressive, deceptive advertising.

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Processes Running:

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\Program Files\Freeze.com\Lightning Storm\ptest.exe 180224 Application
C:\Program Files\Freeze.com\Lightning Storm\remove.exe 61440 Application
C:\Program Files\Freeze.com\Lightning Storm\resources 4171110 File

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\Freeze.com\Lightning Storm

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \Software\ScreenSaver.com\Lightning Storm [NULL]0
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Freeze.com\Lightning Storm ScreenSaver InstallDate0
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Freeze.com\Lightning Storm ScreenSaver [NULL]0