ZapSpot
It is a game service that violates EULA by tracking userâs activities and displays popup ads. It displays popunder/popunder ads that are displayed when main product is not running or do not appear to be connected with the product. It tracks
the usage of particular games and how the user views and clicks on various advertising in the games. It says that collecting this information is to improve game optimization. It includes elevated threats that are typically installed without adequate
notice and consent, and may make unwanted changes to system, such as reconfiguring browserâs homepage and search settings. These threats may install advertising-related add-ons, including toolbars and search bars, or insert advertising-related
components into the Winsock Layered Service Provider chain.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
ZapSpot |
| Malware Type: |
Adware |
| Company Name: |
ZapSpot.Inc |
| Company URL: |
http://zapspot.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
Elevated Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation. |
Company Description:
ZapSpot⢠is trusted game delivery service, giving an ongoing stream of new little games that are quick to download, easy-to-use and accessible with or without Internet connection. ZapSpot also believes that all good things should be shared,
that is why all ZapSpot Games are easy to send to friends and family with the click of a button. Getting and sharing games has never been this simple. So stop playing that stale old Solitaire, Hearts, Minesweeper⢠or Tetrisâ¢
game and start playing fresh and engaging ZapSpot Games.
Spyware Description:
It is a game service that violates EULA by tracking userâs activities and displays popup ads. It displays popunder/popunder ads that are displayed when main product is not running or do not appear to be connected with the product. It tracks
the usage of particular games and how the user views and clicks on various advertising in the games. It says that collecting this information is to improve game optimization. It includes elevated threats that are typically installed without adequate
notice and consent, and may make unwanted changes to system, such as reconfiguring browserâs homepage and search settings. These threats may install advertising-related add-ons, including toolbars and search bars, or insert advertising-related
components into the Winsock Layered Service Provider chain.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:
Processes Running:
zapspot.exe
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Application Data\zapspot\zapspot.exe |
1820 |
Application |
| C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Desktop\ZapSpot.lnk |
1796 |
Shortcut |
Folder information Created after Installation:
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
