Key Logger/ASProtect

Alias: packed: ASProtect, Golden Eye 2.2

Description: The origination date of this virus is January 2004. This hacker tool was created to gain the intruder unlimited access to his victim's machine. The attacker embeds a "server" program in his target's PC and can control it using a "client" on his own computer.

Threat type:

Key Logger - A Key logger is a software application that runs in the background and records any keyboard activity. Logged information is stored in the machine and can be retrieved later by the attacker through the internet connection. Key loggers can record sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, personal identification numbers, etc. Key loggers are commonly included as parts of other spyware programs.

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 Key Logger/ASProtect: 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:

Key Logger/ASProtect 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 Key Logger/ASProtect, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
N/A

File Signatures:
%DESKTOPDIRECTORY%\golden eye.lnk
%WINDOWS%\goldeneye.lnk

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

Folder Signatures:
%PROGRAM_FILES%\golden eye
%COMMON_PROGRAMS%\golden eye

Registry Signatures:
N/A

SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
N/A

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Commercial RAT/Internet Remote Control 2.4.6
RAT/I-Stealth 3.0
BHO/LetsSearch IE Lookup
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Key Logger/MateWatcher