Adware/Windows adtools

Alias: Windows adtools

Description: This is a Remote Administration Tool (RAT), used by hackers for gaining access to distant PCs. A RAT program works by a simple but effective principle: the hacker infects the machine with a “server” program via the e-mail or File and Print Sharing system and can control it, using a “client” on his computer. Originated in March 2002. The functions of a RAT can vary, depending on the needs of the attacker. This Brazilian RAT is written in Visual Basic. Created by a group called DeMonS group. Originated in March 2002. Requires 737 kb place for storage.

Threat type:

Adware - Adware is a software application which displays advertisements on your computer. Advertisements can be displayed through pop-up / pop-under windows, additional bars or toolbars, underlined links or buttons that appear on a computer screen. Adware applications include additional code that delivers the ads. Adware authors earn money when users click on those ads. Occasionally, adware includes code that tracks user's site visits and passes it to third parties without the user's permission or knowledge.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer or your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore detects Adware/Windows adtools: Yes

Threat risk: High Risk

Very dangerous malware. Can log user's keyboard activity and take snapshots of the user's screen. Uses stealth installation and removal is very difficult. Category includes spyware programs, adware programs and trojans.

Symptoms:

Adware/Windows adtools Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with Adware/Windows adtools, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
N/A

File Signatures:
N/A

Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
N/A

Folder Signatures:
%PROGRAM_FILES%\windows adtools

Registry Signatures:
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\windows adtools
HKLM\software\windows adtools

SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
N/A

See Also:
Adware/Spyware/Claria.ewallet
Dropper/Small.mk
Hacker Tool/Log killer
Hacker Tool/Wfpdisable
Hacker Tool/Fpipe
Downloader/Trojandownloader.win32.vb.do
Adware/Popuper
Adware/Helper
Downloader/Cydoor.TOPicks.b
Downloader/Cydoor.TOPicks