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
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Initial Rapid Release version August 18, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version June 30, 2008 revision 049
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Initial Daily Certified version August 18, 2003 revision 003
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Latest Daily Certified version July 1, 2008 revision 003
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 18, 2003
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