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Adware-Cometsys!a0cb28610320

Type
Program
SubType
Adware
Discovery Date
04/20/2009
Minimum DAT
5590 (04/20/2009)
Updated DAT
5590 (04/20/2009)
Minimum Engine
5300.2777
Description Added
04/20/2009
Description Modified
04/20/2009 4:55 PM (PT)

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Characteristics

This software is not a virus or a Trojan. It is detected as a "potentially unwanted program" (PUP). PUPs are any piece of software that a reasonably security- or privacy-minded computer user may want to be informed of and, in some cases, remove. PUPs are often made by a legitimate corporate entity for some beneficial purpose, but they alter the security state of the computer on which they are installed, or the privacy posture of the user of the system, such that most users will want to be aware of them.

File PropertyProperty Value
FileNameemusic~1.exe
McAfee ArtemisArtemis!a0cb28610320
McAfee DetectionAdware-Cometsys
Length6,116,002 bytes
CRC741C5541
MD5A0CB28610320375E220B04D58291BC89
SHA16F4F62A60685919AFE037D6CF32FC1D86EB81E7E

Other Common Detection Aliases

Company NameDetection Name
AVG (GriSoft)Generic2.BXY
clamavAdware.Comet-20
EsetWin32/Adware.Comet
Kasperskynot-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Comet.be
pandaGeneric Malware
risingAdWare.Win32.Alot.a
SymantecSpyware.CometCursor
V-BusterAdware.Comet.EP

Avert® Labs has observed the following system activities:

ActivityRisk Level
Enumerates open windows
Medium
Uses shared memory of other processes
Low
Performs a shell execute of downloaded or existing files
Informational

System Changes

These are general defaults for typical path variables. (Although they may differ, these examples are common.):
%WinDir% = \WINDOWS (Windows 9x/ME/XP/Vista), \WINNT (Windows NT/2000)
%SystemDir% = \WINDOWS\SYSTEM (Windows 98/ME), \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 (Windows XP/Vista), \WINNT\SYSTEM32 (Windows NT/2000)
%ProgramFiles% = \Program Files

The following files were analyzed:

  • %USERPROFILE%\local settings\temp\emusic~1.exe

    • The following registry elements have been created:

  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\emusic\emusic download manager\application\
    • create_desktop = 49
    • create_my_emusic = 49
    • create_quicklaunch = 49
    • create_shortcuts = 49

    • Removal

    All Users:

    Please use the following instructions for all supported versions of Windows to remove threats and other potential risks:

    1.Disable System Restore (Windows ME/XP only).

    2.Update to current engine and DAT files for detection and removal.

    3.Run a complete system scan.

    Modifications made to the system Registry and/or INI files for the purposes of hooking system startup, will be successfully removed if cleaning with the recommended engine and DAT combination (or higher).

    General repair may be unsuccessful in some instances. If this occurs, please submit a sample for further evaluation.

    Aliases

    Aliases

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