SpyClock

SpyClock is a commercial Spyware application that records URLs visited and keystrokes made in running applications. It also displays a semi-transparent clock on the screen. It also includes high risk threats that 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. These threats may also collect and transmit personally identifiable information (PII) without our consent and severely degrade the performance and stability of our computer.0

General information:

Malware Name: SpyClock
Malware Type: Spyware
Company Name: ALSEDI Group
Company URL: http://www.alsedi.com/
Threat Level: High Risk
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation.

Company Description:

ALSEDI Group is the leading developer of privacy and security solutions. Since 2000, the company's award-winning products have been used to protect of business critical information and personal privacy. ALSEDI's security solutions meer the needs of organizations large and small and can readily scale from one department to an entire, global distributed enterprise. These solutions range from simple tools to off-the-shelf solutions that can be immediately deployed. ALSEDI's security solutions are catered to meet the needs of: PC Monitoring, Privacy Protectection, Healthcare, Parental Control and Parental Advisory.

Spyware Description:

SpyClock is a commercial Spyware application that records URLs visited and keystrokes made in running applications. It also displays a semi-transparent clock on the screen. It also includes high risk threats that 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. These threats may also collect and transmit personally identifiable information (PII) without our consent and severely degrade the performance and stability of our computer.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> Ability to scan systems -> Monitor activity -> Relay information to another computer or locations in cyber-space -> Negatively affect the performance and stability of the system0

Additional information might be found here:

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Processes Running:

spycl4.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\Program Files\SpyClock 4\readme.txt 4054 Text Document
C:\Program Files\SpyClock 4\spycl4.exe 1680384 Application
C:\Program Files\SpyClock 4\uninstall.exe 20563 Application

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\SpyClock 4
C:\Program Files\SpyClock 4\images

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SpyClock 4 UninstallString