SurfDirector
SurfDirector is a spyware with elevated risk that monitors the internet use on the system. It records the websites visited and can also restrict user from visiting a particular website.
General information:
| Malware Name: |
SurfDirector |
| Malware Type: |
Spyware |
| Company Name: |
Angora Software |
| Company URL: |
http://angorasoftware.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
Elevated Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation |
Company Description:
Angora Software provides you the software SurfDirector that is a teaching tool that enables you to keep students on task while using the internet. SurfDirector software provides a highly efficient and effective way for teachers to keep the students
on task, even while they are on the internet. Teachers can limit surfing to designated URLs, and can extend or restrict students surfing privileges individually or as a class. For independent activities, the teacher can allow students to browse pre-designated
sites or specific pages.
Spyware Description:
SurfDirector is a spyware with elevated risk that monitors the internet use on the system. It records the websites visited and can also restrict user from visiting a particular website.
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> The application monitors the internet use on the system. -> Can be used to keep a check on the websites visited by the user
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
SurfDirector.exe
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SurfDirector\Uninstall SurfDirector.lnk |
712 |
Shortcut |
| C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Start Menu\Programs\SurfDirector\SurfDirectorHelp.LNK |
780 |
Shortcut |
| C:\Program Files\SurfDirector\ClientInstall.html |
4117 |
Firefox Document |
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Program Files\SurfDirector\Groups\Defaul |
| C:\Program Files\SurfDirector\Qui |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
