Key Logger/I-Spy 1.3

Alias: I-Spy 1.3

Description: From the publisher: 'This program is a Keylogger/Desktop Picture Capture that runs in the background hidden from view. The program will be installed in the C:Program Files directory and in the folder: Helper. The keystrokes will be stored in a 'timestamped'.log file in the application's folder. The Desktop picture is captured at default of 5 min. (this can be changed at the Options menu) and is stored in the application's folder. To access the Options menu press the 'CTRL','ESC' & 'F1' at the same time. The Desktop picture are timestamped when they are captured. When the program is started and stopped it is time stamped in the .log file. The program auto run on startup of Windows by using a registry 'run' key. This entry will be deleted when the program is uninstalled. The auto start can be turn on/off in the options menu. The log files and the picture files can now be viewed in the options menu.' Variants: I-Spy 1.3, I-Spy 1.4, I-Spy 1.5

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/I-Spy 1.3: 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/I-Spy 1.3 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/I-Spy 1.3, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
N/A

File Signatures:
%PROGRAM_FILES%\helper\help.exe
%WINDOWS%\system32\cat.dll
%DESKTOPDIRECTORY%\i-spy.lnk

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

Folder Signatures:
%COMMON_PROGRAMS%\help

Registry Signatures:
N/A

SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
N/A

See Also:
Adware/Dope Wars 2.2
Trojan/Eventlog
BHO/FavSearch 1.0
Hacker Tool/Final Ares Complete Edition
Hacker Tool/HideWndw
Key Logger/Invisible Stealth Keylogger
Trojan/PASSMIE 1.00
Key Logger/PC Weasel
Adware/SpediaBar 2.12
Adware/Webbulion