Spyware Information: Zango
This application is adware. Adware is not normally a threat, but is usually considered a nuisance. It might have been installed by another application. It can pop up advertisements even if you have a popup blocker on your computer. It can monitor your computer usage to generate ads that you are more likely to respond to. Adware can consume processing power and network bandwidth, thus slowing down your computer and interrupting your workflow.
- Size: 434,688 bytes
- Threat level: Low (more info...)
- Detections: 88,720 this month: 26
- Author: 180 Solutions
- Others by this author: 180 Solutions
- Appeared: 5/9/2005
Research
- Method of infection: According to 180 Solutions, Zango can be only downloaded from www.zango.com or from a gateway partner of 180 solutions. It has been seen to be installed through Windows Media Player's DRM videos that are commonly distributed through P2P networks. And, CNET reports that Zango is installed by a particular AIM worm with a payload that delivers a rootkit to make it undetectable and a version of the Sdbot Trojan Horse to open a back door on the infected PC.
- Advertising: Zango creates popup advertisements. Its privacy policy states that it only creates 2-3 advertisements a day. Because it is produced by the makers of 180 Solutions and is similar to other offerings by 180 Solutions, it is listed here.
- Privacy policy: Available online here.
Spyware Detection Stats
- Spyware Fingerprints: 91,859
- Detections: 6,798,871
- Detections this Month: 407
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