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Adware:W32/UrlSpy

Classification

Category:

Spyware

Type:

Adware

Summary

This program delivers advertising content to the user. It is usually annoying but harmless, unless it is combined with spyware or trackware.

Removal

Technical Details

UrlSpy is an adware program that replaces the native Microsoft Internet Explorer searchbar with its own custom search function. Searching in UrlSpy's custom search redirects users to sites designated by the adware program; these sites may contain advertisements.

Installation

During installation, UrlSpy drops these files:

  • %SysDrive%\Program Files\Common Files\[Random].exe
  • %System%\[Random].exe
  • %System%\[Random].exe
  • %System%\[Random].exe
  • %System%\pinstaller.exe
  • %System%\Searchx.htm

Registry

During installation, the program creates the following keys:

  • HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run = %System%\[Random].exe

The following key is modified to set Internet Explorer to use the adware's custom search function:

  • HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Use Custom Search URL = 0x00000001 & & Search Bar = %System%\Searchx.htm

Network Connections

Attempts to connect to:

  • www.103092804.com
  • www.adsrve.com
  • myfiledistribution.com

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