Adware.SideBar

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:36:27 AM

Type:

Adware

Risk Impact:

Low

File Names:

spoolsvv.exe somaticCAB.exe

Systems Affected:

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

Behavior

Adware.SideBar installs itself as a toolbar inside Internet Explorer, replacing the default search page.

Symptoms

A new toolbar inside Internet Explorer.

Transmission

Has to be installed manually.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version January 5, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
• Initial Daily Certified version January 5, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
• Initial Weekly Certified release date January 7, 2004