Description of W32.SCAgent :
SCAgent acts as an Internet Explorer HTML Filter, but is really a Trojan backdoor that may also display browser hijacking behavior. It runs as a Windows NT service to avoid deletion. SCAgent is being controlled by start-space.com or hardcorenight.net, both connected with the CoolWebSearch hijacker.
Recommendation for W32.SCAgent :
Removal is strongly recommended for this program.
Trusted: No
Trojan: Yes
Chronic: No
Adware: No
Carrier: No
Browser Hijacker: No
Dialer: No
Commercial Keylogger: No
Remote Administration Tool: No
Suspected: No
Company Name: N/A
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: SCAgent is installed from Internet Explorer flaws that are exploited by several CoolWebSearch variants.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 2004