WebSnitch
It is a Spyware. A Spyware is any product that employs a user's Internet connection in the background without their knowledge, and gathers/transmits info on the user or their behavior. Many spyware products will collect referrer info (information
from your web browser which reveals what URL you linked from), your IP address (a number that is used by computers on the network to identify your computer), system information (such as time of visit, type of browser used, the operating system and
platform, and CPU speed.) Spyware products sometimes wrap other commercial products, and are introduced to machines when those commercial products are installed. See also Adware.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
WebSnitch |
| Malware Type: |
Spyware |
| Company Name: |
WebSnitch |
| Company URL: |
http://www.websnitch.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
Elevated Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation. |
Company Description:
WebSnitch is an invisible surveillance tool that records every keystroke to an encrypted log file. The WebSnitch also monitors internet activity by logging all URLs the user visits. It monitors the time and title of the active application; even text
in edit boxes and static text is captured. It also allows you to choose the websites you deem appropriate for your child.
Spyware Description:
It is a Spyware. A Spyware is any product that employs a user's Internet connection in the background without their knowledge, and gathers/transmits info on the user or their behavior. Many spyware products will collect referrer info (information
from your web browser which reveals what URL you linked from), your IP address (a number that is used by computers on the network to identify your computer), system information (such as time of visit, type of browser used, the operating system and
platform, and CPU speed.) Spyware products sometimes wrap other commercial products, and are introduced to machines when those commercial products are installed. See also Adware.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> Ability to scan systems -> Monitor activity -> Relay information to another computer or locations in cyber-space -> Negatively affect the performance and stability of the system0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
websnitch.exe
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Program Files\WebSnitch v3.0\websnitch.chm |
19486 |
Compiled HTML Help file |
| C:\Program Files\WebSnitch v3.0\websnitch.exe |
416017 |
Application |
| C:\Program Files\WebSnitch v3.0\www.websnitch[1] |
20484 |
WEBSNITCH[1] File |
Folder information Created after Installation:
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WebSnitch v3.0_is1 |
URLInfoAbout |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WebSnitch v3.0_is1 |
URLUpdateInfo |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WebSnitch v3.0_is1 |
UninstallString |
