Threat Descriptions

Application.Agent.CZQ

Classification

Category :

PUA

Type :

Application

Platform :

W32

Aliases :

Application.Agent.CZQ

Summary

Application.Agent.CZQ identifies a program that asks the user to purchase the "full version" of a discontinued video editing program.

Removal

Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it may block the file from running, move it to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or ask you to select an action.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

Windows Movie Maker (also known as Live Movie Maker) is a free video editing program produced by Microsoft. The program was discontinued in January 2017 and removed from download.

Following its discontinuation, fake or modified copies of the free program were found being used to collect money from unsuspecting users. This is a variation of the same marketing scheme used to promote rogues.

'Trial version' scam

Application.Agent.CZQ identifies a modified version of the Movie Maker program, which has been altered to appear to be a "trial version". Users who install this program are told that they need to pay for an upgrade to a 'full version' that would provide them with more features. The user is repeatedly prompted to make the purchase.

The altered Movie Maker program

Payment information for altered Movie Maker