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SecurityRisk.Ariskkey

Posted: June 2, 2010

SecurityRisk.Ariskkey is malware which contains a program designed to recover passwords hidden in the system. Hackers may install this program on your PC to steal your passwords for online banking or personal files. If SecurityRisk.Ariskkey is discovered on your PC, remove it immediately using an updated mlaware remover.

File System Modifications

  • The following files were created in the system:
    # File Name
    1 %ProgramFiles%\Passware\ariskkey.dll
    2 %ProgramFiles%\Passware\ariskkey.exe
    3 %ProgramFiles%\Passware\pk.chm
    4 %ProgramFiles%\Passware\un-ariskkey.exe
    5 %Programs%\Passware\Asterisk Key.lnk
    6 c:\serial.ini

Registry Modifications

  • The following newly produced Registry Values are:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\[APPLICATION]\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall..{Uninstaller}asterisk key]
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