Adware.Hotbar

Updated:

April 7, 2009 12:14:53 AM

Type:

Adware

Version:

Not available

Publisher:

Hotbar.com

Risk Impact:

Low

Systems Affected:

Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000

Behavior

Adware.Hotbar adds graphical skins to Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, and Outlook Express toolbars and also adds its own toolbar and search button. These custom toolbars have keyword-targeted advertisements built into them.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version August 4, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version February 2, 2012 revision 036
• Initial Daily Certified version August 4, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version February 3, 2012 revision 003
• Initial Weekly Certified release date August 6, 2003