VirusBurst

VirusBurst is a security risk that is installed without user notification or consent by a Trojan. 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 user.0

General information:

Malware Name:	VirusBurst
Malware Type:	Adware
Company Name:	VirusBurst
Company URL:	http://www.virusburst.com/
Threat Level:	Medium Risk
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Installation.

Company Description:

VirusBurst, Inc., based in Braintree, Massachusetts, develops leading Internet security and privacy solutions for enterprises and consumers. Founded in 2000, the company's mission is to bring security, productivity and privacy to the Internet. The company has undergone significant changes in year-end 2003 to ensure the needs of large corporations by acquiring new technologies and establishing notable partnerships. With additional management and resources, VirusBurst offers substantial value to enterprises û whether they are Fortune 1000 companies, towns, municipalities or academic institutions.

Spyware Description:

VirusBurst is a security risk that is installed without user notification or consent by a Trojan. 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 user.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> False positives work as good to purchase -> False scan results -> Uses inadequate scan/detection scheme -> Uses out of date ref database0

Additional information might be found here:

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Processes Running:

VirusBurst.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Program Files\VirusBurst\blacklist.txt	50527	Text Document
C:\Program Files\VirusBurst\ignored.lst	unknown	LST File
C:\Program Files\VirusBurst\ref.dat	1153032	DAT File

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Documents and Settings\Sapna\Start Menu\Programs\VirusBurst
C:\Program Files\VirusBurst\Quarantine

Registry information Created after Installation: