Updated: February 13, 2007 11:40:58 AM
Type: Trackware
Version: 1.0.0.1
Publisher: Perfect Presence Inc.
Risk Impact: Medium
File Names: iserstararcticsbar.dll,bazookabar.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Trackware.BazookaBar is an Internet Explorer toolbar that functions as a search bar and pop-up blocker and claims to monitor user searches and click-throughs. Registration for the program allows an opt-in for advertising-related emails.
Note: Virus definitions dated prior to May 3, 2006 may detect this as Spyware.BazookaBar
Symptoms
One or more files are detected as Trackware.Bazookabar.
Transmission
Trackware.Bazooka bar can be manually installed, or an ActiveX downloader may install it.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version November 27, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version November 27, 2004
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Initial Daily Certified version November 27, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version December 18, 2007 revision 039
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 1, 2004
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