TeleDesktop
It is a network application that allows users to manage and control PCs or networks from a remote location.0
General information:
Malware Name: |
TeleDesktop |
Malware Type: |
Remote Control |
Company Name: |
PotomacSoft TeleDesktop |
Company URL: |
http://potomacsoft.com/
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Threat Level: |
Low Risk |
Operating System: |
WIN XP |
Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
Operation: |
Time of After Installation |
Company Description:
PotomacSoft TeleDesktop provides us the Remote Control PotomacSoft TeleDesktop which is an ideal choice for telecommuting and remote computer administrating. It allows a Windows computer to be operated by another Windows computer from anywhere just
like sitting in front of the remote computer. It can penetrate firewall and proxy server, work transparently with dynamic IP addresses, transfer files and clipboard contents, print remote document on local printer, switch between remote and local
desktops, and reboot the remote computer.
Spyware Description:
It is a network application that allows users to manage and control PCs or networks from a remote location.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> It is a network application that allows to manage and control PCs or networks from a remote location. -> It allows to access another computer without explicit authorization. -> It can also be used to monitor and steal information
from the remote computer -> Slows down the performance of PC0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
ptdskhost.exe
File information Created after Installation:
File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\TeleDesktop\Help.lnk |
754 |
Shortcut |
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\TeleDesktop\TeleDesktop Host.lnk |
754 |
Shortcut |
C:\Program Files\PotomacSoft\TeleDesktop\ptdskhost.cfg |
818 |
Microsoft Office Outlook Configuration File |
Folder information Created after Installation:
Folder Location |
C:\Program Files\PotomacSoft |
C:\Program Files\PotomacSoft\TeleDesktop |
Registry information Created after Installation:
Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallTeleDesktop |
UninstallString |
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
SYSTEMControlSet002ServicesEventlogApplicationTeleDesktop |
TypesSupported |
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
SYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesEventlogApplicationTeleDesktop |
TypesSupported |