SpyViper

It is an Adware. Adware, also known as advertising software, displays third-party advertising on the computer. The ads can take several forms, including pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, or links embedded within web pages or parts of the Windows interface. Some adware advertising might consists of text ads shown within the application itself or within side bars, search bars, and search results. Adware is often contextually or behaviorally based and tracks browsing habits in order to display ads that are meant to be relevant to the user0

General information:

Malware Name: SpyViper
Malware Type: Adware
Company Name: iSnake.net
Company URL: http://www.isnake.net/
Threat Level: Elevated Risk
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation.

Company Description:

iSnake.net Software sells software for the 21st century. Its products are geared towards making its customers Internet experience more fun and more secure. It always strives for customer delight and great service. It will never provide our information to any third party without our permission. It does not collect credit card information. All credit card transactions are handled through Paypal.com, using the highest level of encryption available. None of its software contains any adware, spyware, or third party programs.

Spyware Description:

It is an Adware. Adware, also known as advertising software, displays third-party advertising on the computer. The ads can take several forms, including pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, or links embedded within web pages or parts of the Windows interface. Some adware advertising might consists of text ads shown within the application itself or within side bars, search bars, and search results. Adware is often contextually or behaviorally based and tracks browsing habits in order to display ads that are meant to be relevant to the user0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> False positives work as good to purchase -> False scan results -> Uses inadequate scan/detection scheme0

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Processes Running:

SpyViperProDemo.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Desktop\SpyViper Pro Demo.lnk 2317 Shortcut
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Start Menu\Programs\SpyViper.com Software\SpyViper Pro Demo\SpyViper Pro Demo.lnk 1900 Shortcut
C:\Program Files\SpyViper Pro Demo\SpyViperProDemo.exe 1204224 Application

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{16A39858-B4EC-4745-B330-4E290CD8A8F1} VersionMinor
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{16A39858-B4EC-4745-B330-4E290CD8A8F1} WindowsInstaller
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\SpyViper.com\SpyViper Pro\Settings showHelp