Zwinky_Test

General information:

Malware Name: Zwinky_Test
Malware Type: Adware
Company Name: Zwinky
Company URL: http://home.zwinky.com/
Threat Level: High risk
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through ActiveX
Operation: Time of After Installation.

Company Description:

Zwinky allows to create and modify avatar characters, save our avatar settings, post them online in a profile page and be viewed by other users, search and view other users' profile pages, post messages on our profile page and access online chat rooms. It also allows inserting smiley faces and other graphics into our e-mail and instant messages. It includes a search toolbar that will help search the Internet using various search engines. It provides instant access to the latest local weather, stock prices, sports scores and news headlines. It provides us with photos and images to use as a screensaver or wallpaper on our computer.

Spyware Description:

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> Search the Internet using various search engines -> It allows inserting smiley faces and other graphics into e-mail and instant messages -> Change the look of mouse cursor -> Delete easily computer cookies, URL history, temporary cache, and other stored browser files. -> Free electronic greeting cards that can personalize on the Web and send to any email address. -> Provides instant access to the latest local weather, stock prices, sports scores and news headlines -> Enable to post, share, download and store images

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Processes Running:

MWSOEMON.EXE

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