Key Logger/PC Weasel

Alias: PC Weasel

Description: Variants: PC Weasel 2.0, PC Weasel 2.5 From the publisher: 'PC Weasel is a key logger/Image capture program. PC Weasel will record your keystrokes, program titles and automatically take screen shots and save them in JPEG format. PC Weasel intended purpose is for backup but is used for other purposes. ... PC Weasel is a small, very easy-to-use log utility, which saves key entries as you type and produces screenshots at random intervals.'

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/PC Weasel: 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/PC Weasel 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/PC Weasel, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
N/A

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

Folder Signatures:
%PROGRAM_FILES%\pc weasel

Registry Signatures:
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\pc weasel

SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
N/A

See Also:
Hacker Tool/Final Ares Complete Edition
Hacker Tool/HideWndw
Key Logger/I-Spy 1.3
Key Logger/Invisible Stealth Keylogger
Trojan/PASSMIE 1.00
Adware/SpediaBar 2.12
Adware/Webbulion
Tracking Cookie/PopupTraffic.com
Tracking Cookie/Ads.SpecificPop
Tracking Cookie/Adserver.trb