Emsisoft Malware-Info

Name: Adware.Win32.Tank

Company: flashgamesite.com - http://flashgamesite.com/

Description:

Tank that is an adware bundler that installs Adware-WhenUSearch (WhenU) with itself.WhenUSearchBar is a desktop toolbar that monitors internet traffic, collects search profiles, and can execute code from a remote server using its update feature. Relevant searches may cause it to display a special offer, coupon, or other advertising content. The adware may also display advertisements.

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More details about this danger:

Characteristics:

  • It installs Adware-WhenUSearch (WhenU) with itself.
  • WhenUSearchBar is a desktop toolbar that monitors internet traffic, collects search profiles, and can execute code from a remote server using its update feature. Relevant searches may cause it to display a special offer, coupon, or other advertising content. The adware may also display advertisements.

Installation: Installed through EXE

Process: Tank.exe

Used folders:

  • C:\Program Files\VVSN
  • C:\Program Files\VVSN\URL2
  • C:\Program Files\Tank
  • C:\Program Files\Tank\freeoffer
  • C:\Program Files\Tank\RelevantKnowledge
  • C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Tank

Used files:

  • C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Tank\Tank.lnk
    [542 Bytes] Shortcut
  • C:\Program Files\VVSN\vvsn.cfg
    [358 Bytes] Microsoft Office Outlook Configuration File
  • C:\Program Files\VVSN\VVSN.exe
    [118784 Bytes] Application
  • C:\Program Files\Tank\Tank.exe
    [1273856 Bytes] Application
  • C:\Program Files\Tank\freeoffer\FreeScreenSaver&Game.url
    [61 Bytes] Internet Shortcut
  • C:\Program Files\Tank\freeoffer\purefunland.ico
    [2238 Bytes] Icon
  • C:\Program Files\Tank\RelevantKnowledge\ins_cs.exe
    [155648 Bytes] Application
  • C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Tank\Uninstall Tank.lnk
    [522 Bytes] Shortcut
  • C:\Program Files\Tank\RelevantKnowledge\rkinstaller.exe
    [114688 Bytes] Application

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