Updated: February 13, 2007 11:39:26 AM
Type: Spyware
Version: 2.0
Risk Impact: High
File Names:
toolbar.dll
Searchit_toolbar.exe
searchit_toolbar.cab
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Spyware.IEToolbar is an Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object. It is a generic toolbar that is a component of commercial toolbars such as SearchIt toolbar. It monitors browsing patterns and sends URL information to a remote server. Spyware.IEToolbar also hijacks the Internet Explorer search function.
Symptoms
One or more files are detected as Spyware.IEToolbar.
Transmission
Spyware.IEToolbar is a component of many commercial toolbars and their installers install them. It is installed manually or bundled with other software.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version September 11, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version November 14, 2009 revision 021
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Initial Daily Certified version September 11, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version November 14, 2009 revision 020
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Initial Weekly Certified release date September 15, 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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