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Thursday, 10 August 2006 |
| Creates new registry entries with consistent data using running processes. |
Discovered: 2006-07-11
Added: 2006-08-09
malware Type: adware |
alias(s) of VCClient:
Win32:trojan-gen.
Trojan.Dropper.Small.QN
Adware/Small
Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Small.qn
Adware-SurfSideKick
SurfSideKick (threat-c*
Win32/Adware.SurfSideKick
TrojanDropper.Win32.Small.39CC
Trojan.DownLoader.6172 |
Risk Description:
Ease of Removing VCClient
Consistent file contents
Consistently named
Creates new registry entries with consistent data
Uses running processes
Damage/Intrusion/Annoyance of VCClient
Displays targeted popup advertisements
Autoruns at startup without an option to be disabled
Propagation/Saturation of VCClient
Creates new files
Bundled with third-party applications |
Further details about VCClient may be available at our Malware Research Center |
