eClickz Toolbar
It is an Adware. Adware is 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: |
eClickz Toolbar |
| Malware Type: |
Toolbar |
| Company Name: |
eClickz Toolbar |
| Company URL: |
http://www.eclickz.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
High Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation |
Company Description:
eClickz Toolbar is a bid-for-placement search engine. It finds the best results from the Web's leading search engines. Look up residential listings from around the U.S. It also access business listings easily from one location. Block those annoying
popup ads forever. Search any word on a Web page by simply right-clicking our mouse. Get breaking news headlines delivered to us wherever we go on the Web.
Spyware Description:
It is an Adware. Adware is 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 -> Track browsing habits -> Adds a third-party utility bar to the web browser -> Changes browser -> Shows Advertisements0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Program Files\eClickz Toolbar\basis.xml |
8069 |
XML Document |
| C:\Program Files\eClickz Toolbar\eclickz_logo.bmp |
2842 |
Bitmap Image |
| C:\Program Files\eClickz Toolbar\nav.bmp |
16950 |
Bitmap Image |
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Program Files\eClickz Toolbar |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
\Software\XBTB00000\IEToolbar |
autoUpdateMsg |
| HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
\Software\XBTB00000\IEToolbar |
toolbar_version |
| HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
\Software\XBTB00000\IEToolbar\tb_items |
4 |
