mwssvc.exe
My Web Search Bar by Mindspark Interactive Network (Signed)
Warning 31 antivirus scanners has detected malware in various versions of mwssvc.exe.
Overview
MWSSVC.EXE has 3 known versions, the most recent one is 1, 0, 0, 5. It is started as a Windows Service called 'MyWebSearchService'. The average file size is about 29.9 KB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to Mindspark Interactive Network. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0017% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 904 KB with the maximum memory reaching around 1.86 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 1.54 KB per minute for reads and 28 Bytes per minute for writes.
What is MWSSVC.EXE?
My Web Search Bar is part of My Web Search by the Mindspark Interactive Network, a browser toolbar, part of the Fun Web Products suite of potentially unwanted applications such as Smiley Central, Cursor Mania, Popular Screensavers and others. The toolbar provides access to search engine results and a 404 Error Redirector among other things to your browser.
About MWSSVC.EXE (from Mindspark Interactive Network)
“MyWebSearch brings together the most comprehensive collection of search tools available to provide you with the information you need when you need it.”
Details |
File name: | MWSSVC.EXE |
Publisher: | MyWebSearch.com |
Product name: | My Web Search Bar |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\MWSSVC.EXE |
Certificate |
Issued to: | Mindspark Interactive Network |
Windows Service |
Display name: | MyWebSearchService |
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of MWSSVC.EXE, select a unique version for details.)
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
Malware detections
Based on 40+ industry antivirus scanners, 31 of them detected the following malware.
Antivirus engine | Engine version | Detection | File version |
Agnitum |
5.5.1.3 |
Adware.Agent!98ycrZJuFqI |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
Agnitum |
5.5.1.3 |
Adware.Agent!98ycrZJuFqI |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
AhnLab V3 Internet Security |
2013.04.05 |
PUP/Win32.MyWebSearch |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
AhnLab V3 Internet Security |
2012.08.14 |
PUP/Win32.MyWebSearch |
1, 0, 0, 4 |
avast! |
6.0.1289.0 |
Win32:FunWeb-K [PUP] |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
AVG |
2014.0.3629 |
AdInstaller.FunWeb |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
CAT Quick Heal |
4.13.12.00 |
WebToolbar.MyWebSearch.em.n4 (Not a Virus) |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
CAT Quick Heal |
4.13.12.00 |
WebToolbar.MyWebSearch.em.n4 (Not a Virus) |
1, 0, 0, 4 |
CAT Quick Heal |
4.13.12.00 |
WebToolbar.MyWebSearch.em.n4 (Not a Virus) |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
Clam AntiVirus |
0.97.3.0 |
Suspect.Adware.MWS |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
Clam AntiVirus |
0.97.3.0 |
Suspect.Adware.MWS |
1, 0, 0, 4 |
Clam AntiVirus |
0.97.3.0 |
Suspect.Adware.MWS |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
Comodo Internet Security |
15822 |
Application.Win32.WebToolbar.MyWebSearch |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
ESET NOD32 |
7.8195 |
Win32/Toolbar.MyWebSearch |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
ESET NOD32 |
7.7381 |
Win32/Toolbar.MyWebSearch |
1, 0, 0, 4 |
ESET NOD32 |
7.8056 |
Win32/Toolbar.MyWebSearch |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
F-Secure |
9.0.16440.0 |
Adware:W32/MyWebSearch |
1, 0, 0, 4 |
F-Secure |
11.0.19020.35 |
Adware:W32/MyWebSearch |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
Kingsoft |
2013.1.8.219 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.(kcloud) |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
Kingsoft |
2013.1.8.219 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.(kcloud) |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
eScan by MicroWorld |
12.0.250.0 |
Adware:W32/MyWebSearch.I (ES) |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
Norman |
7.00.22 |
Suspicious_Gen2.IXFHO |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
Norman |
7.00.22 |
Suspicious_Gen2.AYWKJ |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
Rising Antivirus |
24.56.01.04 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic.12800AD1 |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
SUPERAntiSpyware |
5.6.0.1008 |
PUP.MyWebSearch |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
SUPERAntiSpyware |
5.6.0.1008 |
PUP.MyWebSearch |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
The Hacker |
None |
Adware/MyWebSearch |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
16574 |
MyWebSearch.J (v) (not malicious) |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
12612 |
MyWebSearch Toolbar (not malicious) |
1, 0, 0, 4 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
15764 |
MyWebSearch Toolbar (not malicious) |
1, 0, 0, 5 |
ViRobot |
2011.4.7.4223 |
Adware.MyWebSearch.28762 |
1, 0, 0, 4 |
All file variations of MWSSVC.EXE
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Ultimate N |
35.29% |
|
Windows 7 Ultimate |
26.47% |
|
Microsoft Windows XP |
17.65% |
|
Windows 7 Home Premium |
8.82% |
|
Windows Vista Home Premium |
2.94% |
|
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
2.94% |
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Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.94% |
|
Windows 8 Pro |
2.94% |
|
Distribution by country
United States installs about 54.17% of My Web Search Bar.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
Dell |
50.00% |
|
Hewlett-Packard |
25.00% |
|
GIGABYTE |
12.50% |
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Acer |
12.50% |
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