Gogo Tools

GoGoTools is a Browser Helper Object that displays advertisements and downloads files. It also collects information on a user's browsing habits (such as websites visited) and may redirect default Internet Explorer search behaviour.0

General information:

Malware Name:	Gogo Tools
Malware Type:	Toolbar
Company Name:	GoGoTools
Company URL:	http://www.gogotools.com/
Threat Level:	High Risk
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Installation

Company Description:

GoGoTools are easy to install and access.áWe can download the GoGoTools Toolbar in seconds!á It installs as a new toolbar in Microsoft Internet Explorer.áOnce installed, this small toolbar gives us immediate access to powerful GoGoTools whenever Internet Explorer is open.

Spyware Description:

GoGoTools is a Browser Helper Object that displays advertisements and downloads files. It also collects information on a user's browsing habits (such as websites visited) and may redirect default Internet Explorer search behaviour.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:

	Search at Google for Gogo Tools
	Search at Bing for Gogo Tools
	Search at Yahoo for Gogo Tools

Processes Running:

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Program Files\GogoTools\Gogoware\GogoTools.exe	118784	Application
C:\Program Files\GogoTools\Gogoware\HistoryDetails	221	File
C:\Program Files\GogoTools\Gogoware\LaunchAdware.exe	225354	Application

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\GogoTools
C:\Program Files\GogoTools\GogoAddressBar

Registry information Created after Installation: