HDTBar
It is a Browser Helper Object that displays advertisements and downloads files. It also slows down the net. It includes High risk threats that are typically installed without user interaction through security exploits, and can severely compromise
system security. Such threats may open illicit network connections, use polymorphic tactics to self-mutate, disable security software, modify system files, and install additional malware. These threats may also collect and transmit personally identifiable
information (PII) without our consent and severely degrade the performance and stability of our computer.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
HDTBar |
| Malware Type: |
Adware |
| Company Name: |
iebar |
| Company URL: |
http://iebar.t2t2.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
High |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through ActiveX |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation. |
Company Description:
It is designed for all sites from small hobbies sites to large businesses. It also embedded a well known scripting language, TCL, and extended it with a variety of functions. Its features are: Auto Updating, statistics, etc. It is free to download.
Search the Internet from any Web page. Stop annoying popup ads.
Spyware Description:
It is a Browser Helper Object that displays advertisements and downloads files. It also slows down the net. It includes High risk threats that are typically installed without user interaction through security exploits, and can severely compromise
system security. Such threats may open illicit network connections, use polymorphic tactics to self-mutate, disable security software, modify system files, and install additional malware. These threats may also collect and transmit personally identifiable
information (PII) without our consent and severely degrade the performance and stability of our computer.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> Displays third-party advertising on the computer -> Tracks browsing habits -> Degrade the performance and stability of the computer. -> Bundled with other adware 0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\WINDOWS\downloaded program files\barhelp24.0.dll |
2778 |
Application Extension |
| C:\WINDOWS\downloaded program files\winio.sys |
16 |
System File |
| C:\WINDOWS\downloaded program files\winio.vxd |
16 |
Virtual Device Driver |
Folder information Created after Installation:
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
\Software\HDT\HDTBar\Settings |
LastShowTime |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallHDTBar |
DisplayName |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\HDTBar |
UninstallString |
