Spartan Sentinel, Potentially Superfluous Software.
Some legitimate programs like Spartan Sentinel can be called superfluous. They are not necessarily necessary for the functioning of the system and sometimes even unwanted.
More specifically, the Spartan Sentinel program falls into the category of software that can optimize your system. It can be installed via downloading repackaged freeware.
It displays alerts on system quality and the presence of malware and offers the purchase of a paid version to resolve problems.
Some security solutions, such as Malwarebytes and DrWeb, classify this software as Potentially Unwanted Optional Software (PUA/PUP/LPI).
This program is classified as Potentially Unnecessary Software (LPS). It installs as a program and/or as a browser extension. It can start automatically from the Registry via a "Run" key, a service or a scheduled task. It may launch when you start your browser after changing its settings. Sometimes the launch is done silently, that is to say it works in the background. The virus analysis of this software does not show any malware detection.
These are mostly legitimate programs that may not be necessary for your system to function properly. The multiplication of programs launched at system startup can cause delays in the execution of ordinary system tasks but also when browsing the Internet. Note that some programs come from downloads with repackaging, a technique which consists of offering other software during installation. These additional programs are obviously superfluous, they can even be installed without your knowledge. It is recommended to read the EULA before installing packaged software. Before clicking, check the relevance of the pre-checked boxes offered to you.
Potentially unwanted software (LPI) or Potentialy Unwanted Programs (PUP) are the cause of many infections. The most common example is adware. InstallCore, Crossrider, Graftor ou Boxore which pollute the Registry and your data storage units. They are usually installed without your knowledge by downloading freeware. Indeed some sites use the repackaging method, an operation which consists of redoing the software installation module by adding download options. These options allow you to add other software such as browser toolbars, adware, potentially unwanted software, intrusive advertising software, or even browser hijackers.
Spyware (spyware) and adware (adwares) unwanted files, just like malware, can use the writing flaws of legitimate software or those of operating systems. It is therefore essential to have official software and that it has automatic updating. Likewise, your Windows operating system must be programmed in automatic update mode and activated, so that you can have the latest updates for critical security vulnerabilities.
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
Features
– Starts a process at system launch (RP),
- Created multiple application shortcuts, Desktop, QuickLaunch, Taskbar, Programs (O4GS),
- It is installed in the Registry Base in order to be launched each time the system starts (O4),
- It starts a scheduled task automatically (O38),
- It installs as a program (O42)
– Created multiple “Software” registry keys,
- Adds additional folders (O43),
- Registration in the Windows prefetcher folder (O45)
– Adds multiple user files (O61),
– It creates an active inbound connection in Windows Firewall Application Exceptions (O87),
– It creates Installer registry keys (O90),
- It creates context menu shortcuts (O108),
Preview in reports
Recorded on 18/09/2019
Serial number: 4D17AD173BBB354D72F66ED938358BC2
O38 – TASK: {0C5FCC02-21B6-48C4-AA86-8A1BB4BEEF06}[\SpartanSentinel_PPO] – (.Urbs disseny i comunicacio SL – Spartan Sentinel.) — C:\Program Files\Spartan Sentinel\SpartanSentinel.exe [5402896]
O38 – TASK: {49693FBE-B568-424A-8378-1C0844DF8FF3}[\SpartanSentinel_Master] – (.Urbs disseny i comunicacio SL – Spartan Sentinel.) — C:\Program Files\Spartan Sentinel\InstAct.exe [40208]
O38 – TASK: {63521F2D-C893-4763-9D39-56F25D2FBF70}[\SpartanSentinel_Popup] – (.Urbs disseny i comunicacio SL – Spartan Sentinel.) — C:\Program Files\Spartan Sentinel\SpartanSentinel.exe [5402896]
O38 – TASK: {F32C36D7-C99D-46F0-8613-C7F2CE63D202}[\SpartanSentinel-User_Account_Control] – (.Urbs disseny i comunicacio SL – Spartan Sentinel.) — C:\Program Files\Spartan Sentinel\TaskTools.exe [54032]
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\SpartanSentinel_PPO – (.Urbs disseny i comunicacio SL) — C:\Program Files\Spartan Sentinel\SpartanSentinel.exe [recentpopup]
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\SpartanSentinel_Master – (.Urbs disseny i comunicacio SL) — C:\Program Files\Spartan Sentinel\InstAct.exe [modifytask]
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\SpartanSentinel_Popup – (.Urbs disseny i comunicacio SL) — C:\Program Files\Spartan Sentinel\SpartanSentinel.exe [splash]
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\SpartanSentinel-User_Account_Control – (.Urbs disseny i comunicacio SL) — C:\Program Files\Spartan Sentinel\TaskTools.exe [run_program]
O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [SpartanSentinel] . (.Urbs disseny i comunicacio SL – Spartan Sentinel.) — C:\Program Files\Spartan Sentinel\SpartanSentinel.exe
O4 – HKUS\S-1-5-21-1245994586-1316496797-479707281-1000\..\Run: [SpartanSentinel] . (.Urbs disseny i comunicacio SL – Spartan Sentinel.) — C:\Program Files\Spartan Sentinel\SpartanSentinel.exe
[MD5.B73A23E41F1822B28EB46BDE15A41200] – (.Urbs disseny i comunicacio SL – Spartan Sentinel.) — C:\Program Files\Spartan Sentinel\SpartanSentinel.exe [5402896] [PID.2700]
O4 – GS\CommonDesktop [Public]: Spartan Sentinel.lnk. (.Urbs disseny i comunicacio S.L – Spartan Sentinel.) C:\Program Files\Spartan Sentinel\SpartanSentinel.exe
O42 – Software: Spartan Sentinel – (.Urbs disseny i comunicacio S.L.) [HKLM] — {4D9AB16A-7A90-4213-9AFF-C0E6D360D4CF}
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Urbs disseny i comunicacio SL
HKCU\SOFTWARE\SpartanSentinelValidity
HKU\S-1-5-21-1245994586-1316496797-479707281-1000\SOFTWARE\SpartanSentinelValidity
HKU\S-1-5-21-1245994586-1316496797-479707281-1000\SOFTWARE\Urbs disseny i comunicacio SL
O43 – CFD: 18/09/2019 – [] D — C:\Program Files\Spartan Sentinel
O43 – CFD: 18/09/2019 – [] D — C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Spartan Sentinel
O43 – CFD: 18/09/2019 – [] D — C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Roaming\Install Spartan Sentinel
O43 – CFD: 18/09/2019 – [] D — C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Local\SpartanSentinel
O61 – LFC: 2019/09/18 17:47:54 A . (.Urbs disseny i comunicacio SL) — C:\Users\Coolman\Downloads\SpartanSentinelSetup.exe [7299976]
O90 – PUC: “A61BA9D409A73124A9FF0C6E3D064DFC” [HKLM] . (.Spartan Sentinel.) — C:\Windows\Installer\{4D9AB16A-7A90-4213-9AFF-C0E6D360D4CF}\icon.exe
[MD5.B7E1D1D532F2CA6038A20A1192CB16C7] [WIS][2019/05/17 09:50:32] (.Urbs disseny i comunicacio SL – Spartan Sentinel.) — C:\Windows\Installer\92350.msi [1623040]
[4D17AD173BBB354D72F66ED938358BC2] [17/05/2019] (.Urbs disseny i comunicacio S.L..) – C:\Program Files\Spartan Sentinel\SpartanSentinel.exe
[4D17AD173BBB354D72F66ED938358BC2] [18/09/2019] (.Urbs disseny i comunicacio S.L..) – C:\Users\Coolman\Downloads\SpartanSentinelSetup.exe
Alias
Virus Total Analysis SpartanSentinel.exe :
Fortinet Riskware/DeceptPCClean
GData Application.Deceptor.UL
Jiangmin Hoax.DeceptPCClean.ait
K7AntiVirus Adware (00543f191)
K7GW Adware (00543f191)
Kaspersky Hoax.Win32.DeceptPCClean.guu
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.SpartanSentinel
Alias
Virus Total Analysis SpartanSentinelSetup.exe (installer) :
F-Secure PotentialRisk.PUA/SpartanSentinel.ME
FireEye Application.Deceptor.UL
Fortinet Riskware/DeceptPCClean
GData Application.Deceptor.UL
K7AntiVirus Riskware (Dec002e31)
K7GW Riskware (Dec002e31)
Kaspersky Hoax.Win32.DeceptPCClean.guv
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.SpartanSentinel
Associate Editors
Urbs disseny i comunicacio SL
Some products
Spartan Sentinel
MD5 encryption
B73A23E41F1822B28EB46BDE15A41200
Serial number
4D17AD173BBB354D72F66ED938358BC2