WinSecureDisc

It is a Rogue Security Program. A Rogue Security Program is software that purports to scan and detect malware or other problems on the computer, but which attempts to dupe or badger users into purchasing the program by presenting the user with intrusive, deceptive warnings and/or false, misleading scan results. Rogue Security Programs typically use aggressive, deceptive advertising and may be installed without adequate notice and consent, often though exploits. 0

General information:

Malware Name: WinSecureDisc
Malware Type: Rogue Security Program
Company Name: WinSecureDisc
Company URL: http://winsecuredisc.com/
Threat Level: Moderate Risk
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation.

Company Description:

Spyware Description:

It is a Rogue Security Program. A Rogue Security Program is software that purports to scan and detect malware or other problems on the computer, but which attempts to dupe or badger users into purchasing the program by presenting the user with intrusive, deceptive warnings and/or false, misleading scan results. Rogue Security Programs typically use aggressive, deceptive advertising and may be installed without adequate notice and consent, often though exploits. 0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

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 Uses out of date ref database0

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Processes Running:

app.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\Program Files\WinSecureDisc\Uninstall.exe 200704 Application
C:\Program Files\WinSecureDisc\_uninstall.log 431 Text Document
C:\Program Files\WinSecureDisc\program.info 286 INFO File

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\WinSecureDisc\drv

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_CURRENT_USER SoftwareWinSecureDiscSettings Hotkey
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \Software\WinSecureDisc\Settings Options
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \Software\WinSecureDisc\Settings ProxyPort