Adware.Hotbar

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Updated: April 7, 2009 12:14:53 AM

Type: Adware

Version: Not available

Publisher: Hotbar.com

Risk Impact: High

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.

Protection

Initial Rapid Release version August 4, 2003
Latest Rapid Release version November 6, 2009 revision 033
Initial Daily Certified version August 4, 2003
Latest Daily Certified version November 6, 2009 revision 041
Initial Weekly Certified release date August 6, 2003

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