Xolox

Xolox is a P2p file sharing applications (like Kazaa) that uses adware tactics including banners and floaters. Periodically, XOLOX will offer its users the option to download software from companies that are not affiliated with XOLOX directly. These companies pay XOLOX a fee based upon how many copies of their software are downloaded by XOLOX users. XOLOX may earn continuing revenues from these companies based upon the usage of their software by XOLOX users. It includes low risk threats that should not harm machine or compromise your privacy and security unless they have been installed without your knowledge and consent. Xolox tries to balance a great user experience with the realities of funding its business and technology development.0

General information:

Malware Name:	Xolox
Malware Type:	P2P Program
Company Name:	Xolox
Company URL:	http://xolox.nl/
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Company Description:

Fast & Furious File-Sharing has never been easier with the new release of XoloX 2.0 - a quantum improvement over other peer-to-peer software. XoloX (pronounced Zo-lox ) is dedicated to bringing cultural diversity to the world through the free expression of ideas, the emancipation of information, the discovery of arts and sciences and the unfettered communications between humankind. XoloX is a hassle-free client and contains user-controlled parental filters. Use XoloX to share voice, vision, wisdom, humor, advice or experiences with others.

Spyware Description:

Xolox is a P2p file sharing applications (like Kazaa) that uses adware tactics including banners and floaters. Periodically, XOLOX will offer its users the option to download software from companies that are not affiliated with XOLOX directly. These companies pay XOLOX a fee based upon how many copies of their software are downloaded by XOLOX users. XOLOX may earn continuing revenues from these companies based upon the usage of their software by XOLOX users. It includes low risk threats that should not harm machine or compromise your privacy and security unless they have been installed without your knowledge and consent. Xolox tries to balance a great user experience with the realities of funding its business and technology development.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> Displays third-party advertising on the computer -> Tracks browsing habits -> Degrade the performance and stability of the computer. -> Bundled with other adware 0

Additional information might be found here:

	Search at Google for Xolox
	Search at Bing for Xolox
	Search at Yahoo for Xolox

Processes Running:

Xolox.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Program Files\Xolox\Schemas\application.xml	862	XML Document
C:\Program Files\Xolox\mldonkey\stats_mod.ini	4936	Configuration Settings
C:\Program Files\Xolox\mldonkey\zlib.dll	52736	Application Extension

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\Xolox\Downloads
C:\Program Files\Xolox\mldonkey

Registry information Created after Installation: