ScreenStream

ScreenStream is a keylogger with moderate risk that captures and logs keystrokes as they are entered on the computer for the purpose of monitoring the user. It works in stealth mode. It tracks all the computer activities and applications including keyboard strokes, passwords, incoming and outgoing chat conversations, all information is stored in encrypted log files. ScreenStream is a keylogger with moderate risk that captures and logs keystrokes as they are entered on the computer for the purpose of monitoring the user. It works in stealth mode. It tracks all the computer activities and applications including keyboard strokes, passwords, incoming and outgoing chat conversations, all information is stored in encrypted log files.0

General information:

Malware Name: ScreenStream
Malware Type: Key Logger
Company Name: NCH Software
Company URL: http://nchsoftware.com/
Threat Level: Moderate Risk
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation

Company Description:

NCH Software provides you the software ScreenStream that lets others 'watch' your screen on their computers over the network or the internet. It is the modern equivalent of the overhead projector. When you turn on screen sharing others on your network (or even the internet) can view what is on your screen by typing the link (and optional access code) into their internet browser. They can continue to watch your screen until turn off screen sharing.

Spyware Description:

ScreenStream is a keylogger with moderate risk that captures and logs keystrokes as they are entered on the computer for the purpose of monitoring the user. It works in stealth mode. It tracks all the computer activities and applications including keyboard strokes, passwords, incoming and outgoing chat conversations, all information is stored in encrypted log files. ScreenStream is a keylogger with moderate risk that captures and logs keystrokes as they are entered on the computer for the purpose of monitoring the user. It works in stealth mode. It tracks all the computer activities and applications including keyboard strokes, passwords, incoming and outgoing chat conversations, all information is stored in encrypted log files.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> It can severely compromise system security. -> It works in stealth mode. -> It collects and transmits personally identifiable information (PII) without your consent.

Additional information might be found here:

google Search at Google for ScreenStream
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Processes Running:

screenstream.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\ScreenStream\ScreenStream.lnk 712 Shortcut
C:\Program Files\NCH Swift Sound\ScreenStream\help\index.html 1918 HTML File
C:\Program Files\NCH Swift Sound\ScreenStream\uninst.exe 208900 Application

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\NCH Swift Sound\ScreenStream
C:\Program Files\NCH Swift Sound\ScreenStream\help

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \Software\NCH Swift Sound [NULL]0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \Software\NCH Swift Sound\ScreenStream [NULL]0
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\NCH Swift Sound\ScreenStream\WebAccess PreviousServerPort0