VCatch
It will install CommonSearch, UCMore, Bargain Buddy, and who knows what else. Claims to be an anti-virus product. from the doc: 'It record and analyze the use of the service and software in order to get general, aggregate compilations of users'
characteristics and uses of the Internet to potential users and commercial partners. It may use the information that we gather for statistical purposes in aggregate, anonymous form and for advertising, marketing, and other commercial activities.'
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General information:
| Malware Name: |
VCatch |
| Malware Type: |
Adware |
| Company Name: |
MinuteGroup |
| Company URL: |
http://www.minutegroup.com/
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| Threat Level: |
Elevated Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation. |
Company Description:
MinuteGroup was founded in the year 2000 and has since successfully introduced new enterprise solutions for networking and Internet security. MinuteGroup products now protect millions of PCs from infection by Viruses, Trojans and Worms. Its security
package includes applications that foil hackers, prevent identity theft and protect data from compromise.
Spyware Description:
It will install CommonSearch, UCMore, Bargain Buddy, and who knows what else. Claims to be an anti-virus product. from the doc: 'It record and analyze the use of the service and software in order to get general, aggregate compilations of users'
characteristics and uses of the Internet to potential users and commercial partners. It may use the information that we gather for statistical purposes in aggregate, anonymous form and for advertising, marketing, and other commercial activities.'
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Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> Displays third-party advertising on the computer -> Tracks browsing habits -> Degrade the performance and stability of the computer. -> Bundled with other adware0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
VCatch.exe
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Program Files\VCM\cm.exe |
126976 |
Application |
| C:\Program Files\VCM\connection_manager.ini |
381 |
Configuration Settings |
| C:\Program Files\VCM\libeay32.dll |
876544 |
Application Extension |
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Program Files\VCM |
| C:\Program Files\VCM\files |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run |
vCatch |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallVCatch Antivirus Basic Version |
DisplayName |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\VCatch Antivirus Basic Version |
UninstallString |
