PCK.Repacked

PCK.Repacked is the latest malware application, which also tends to fall under the spyware category.

PCK.Repacked, being a form of malicious software that displays spyware tendencies has a high risk status, as its presence may only compromise and degrade the integrity of and PC it has infiltrated.

Also known as PCKRepacked, PCK Repacked, or by its alias names: activecaptions.exe and COMMFORT_SERVER.EXE.

PCK.Repacked is considered malware due the fact it displays certain characteristics synonymous with malware, for example PCK.Repacked tends to perform the following behavior:

* The Process is packed and/or encrypted using a software packing process
* Creates system tray pop-up messages, errors and security warnings
* PCK.Repacked tends to be added as a Registry auto start to load Program on Boot up
* PCK.Repacked gets deleted as a process from disk
* PCK.Repacked may be executed as a Process

A computer system infected with as PCK.Repacked may tend to display the following warning signs:

- Corrupt files re-opens after been erased
- Modified browser start page, search page and error page
- Missing registry files
- Unknown programs show up in the process list
- Annoying Pop-Up Advertisement
- Changes in Internet Settings
- Unwanted Web Browser Components
- Decreased System Speeds

Should your system be experiencing any of the above mentioned symptoms, chances are there is malware present.

So, how would PCK.Repacked be able to infect a system?

Well, as with many of these type malware applications, there are a few vulnerabilities targeted, so is best to steer away from the following forms of applications:

1. P2P (Peer-to-Peer) Networks
2. Freeware and Shareware
3. Malicious Websites

To avoid unnecessary risk of further damaging your computer system, you should make use of a good legitimate and reliable spyware remover, which will come equip with all the necessary tools needed to rid your system of all nefarious activity allowed to enter into the system PCK.Repacked.