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/
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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 Uses out of date ref database0
Additional information might be found here:
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 |