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Adware.Hotbar

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:33:10 AM

Type: Adware

Version: Not available

Publisher: Hotbar.com

Risk Impact: Low

File Names: HbInstIE.dll hotbar.exe HBCORESRV.DLL HBINST.EXE HbToolbar.dll HBHOSTOE.DLL HBHOSTOL.DLL HB

Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

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.

Adware.Hotbar can send information on browsing habits to various servers, which may be used for targeted marketing.

Symptoms

The files are detected as Adware.Hotbar.

Transmission

Adware.Hotbar needs to be manually installed on the computer via ActiveX or an installer.

Protection

Initial Rapid Release version August 18, 2003
Latest Rapid Release version July 31, 2008 revision 034
Initial Daily Certified version August 18, 2003 revision 003
Latest Daily Certified version August 2, 2008 revision 002
Initial Weekly Certified release date August 18, 2003

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