Custom Toolbar
It is an adware. Adware, also known as advertising software, displays third-party advertising on the computer. The ads can take several forms, including pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, or links embedded within web pages or parts of the Windows interface.
Some adware advertising might consists of text ads shown within the application itself or within side bars, search bars, and search results. Adware is often contextually or behaviorally based and tracks browsing habits in order to display ads that
are meant to be relevant to the user.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
Custom Toolbar |
| Malware Type: |
Toolbar |
| Company Name: |
Custom Toolbar |
| Company URL: |
http://www.customtoolbar.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
Elevated Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation. |
Company Description:
It has over 10 years of experience developing custom desktop and server software for all platforms. CustomToolbar programmers have solid verifiable experience for new technology implementation at government/police agencies. Custom Toolbar was the
first toolbar firm to land on the internet. Custom Toolbar offers toolbars, alerts and plug-ins with our private label.
Spyware Description:
It is an adware. Adware, also known as advertising software, displays third-party advertising on the computer. The ads can take several forms, including pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, or links embedded within web pages or parts of the Windows interface.
Some adware advertising might consists of text ads shown within the application itself or within side bars, search bars, and search results. Adware is often contextually or behaviorally based and tracks browsing habits in order to display ads that
are meant to be relevant to the user.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> It has a search function and provides search results for paid advertisers -> Shows Advertisements -> Changes browser -> Track browsing habits0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
Customtoolbar.exe
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Program Files\Builder\Profiles\Sample Toolbar\icons\Farmer.gif |
175 |
GIF Image |
| C:\Program Files\Builder\Profiles\Sample Toolbar\icons\Guitar.gif |
499 |
GIF Image |
| C:\Program Files\Builder\Profiles\Sample Toolbar\icons\foot.gif |
166 |
GIF Image |
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Program Files\Builder\Builder |
| C:\Program Files\Builder\Builder\Profiles |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallCustom Toolbar Builder 3.04_is1 |
Inno Setup: Deselected Tasks |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallCustom Toolbar Builder 3.04_is1 |
Inno Setup: Icon Group |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallCustom Toolbar Builder 3.04_is1 |
Inno Setup: Selected Tasks |
