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Adware:W32/Zwangi

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Classification

Category:  Spyware

Type:  Adware

Platform:  W32

Aliases:  -

Summary

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

Removal

Automatic action

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Technical Details

Adware:W32/Zwangi displays popup advertisements on the infected machine.

Activity

Once launched, the program will also attempt to connect to the following sites:

  • https://weemi.com
  • https://www.usertrust.com
  • https://secure.comodo.net/[...]
File System Changes

Creates these files:

  • %cwd%\weemi.dll
  • %cwd%\weemi.exe
Registry Modifications

Sets these values:

  • HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Weemi Service ImagePath = "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Weemi\weemi117.exe" "weemi.dll" Service [Launchpoint: Service]

Creates these keys:

  • HKLM\Software\Weemi
  • HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Weemi Service
  • HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Weemi Service\Security

Description Created: 2009-09-30 06:29:31.0

Description Last Modified: 2009-09-30 06:43:51.0