Gigablast Toolbar
The Gigablast toolbar is a web search toolbar for Internet Explorer. The toolbar collects information about the userâs browsing activity and transmits the information to the host server. The toolbar also shows reddened searches most of which
are the result to its affiliates. It can also update itself and show popup messages.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
Gigablast Toolbar |
| Malware Type: |
Toolbar |
| Company Name: |
Gigablast Inc. |
| Company URL: |
http://www.gigablast.com/
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| Threat Level: |
High |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Browser Restart. |
Company Description:
Gigablast with index up to 200 Billion pages using the least amount of hardware possible. Gigablast provides large-scale, high-performance, real-time information retrieval technology for partner sites. The company offers a variety of features including
topic generation and the ability to index multiple document formats.
Spyware Description:
The Gigablast toolbar is a web search toolbar for Internet Explorer. The toolbar collects information about the userâs browsing activity and transmits the information to the host server. The toolbar also shows reddened searches most of which
are the result to its affiliates. It can also update itself and show popup messages.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> Collects information about the pages visited -> Slows the browser -> Can change the default search settings -> Communicates with the host server -> Shows popup ads -> Runs in the background -> Redirects Searches0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Program Files\hotbar\bin\4.6.1.0\HbCoreSrv.dll |
577536 |
Application Extension |
| C:\Program Files\hotbar\bin\4.6.1.0\HbGuard.exe |
241664 |
Application |
| C:\Program Files\hotbar\bin\4.6.1.0\HbHostOE.dll |
53248 |
Application Extension |
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Program Files\Gigablast |
| C:\Program Files\Gigablast\Toolbar |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\HotbarOutlookTools |
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| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\HotbarWebTools |
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| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Shopper Reports by Hotbar |
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