hi5 Toolbar
hi5 offers a popular destination for the teens and twenties demographic around the world. The hi5 toolbar lets user easily access hi5 features. The toolbar lets user to search the web using Google, it also works as a popup blocker. The toolbar can
also collect various personal information using different forms, it also collects information about userâs browsing habits. The toolbar is also capable of showing popup ads from different advertisers. Whenever the user visits the host site
it also creates cookies to track the user.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
hi5 Toolbar |
| Malware Type: |
Toolbar |
| Company Name: |
Hi5 Networks |
| Company URL: |
http://www.hi5networks.com/
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| Threat Level: |
High |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed ActiveX |
| Operation: |
Time of After Browser Restart. |
Company Description:
hi5 offers a popular destination for the teens and twenties demographic around the world. The hi5 toolbar lets user easily access hi5 features. The toolbar lets user to search the web using Google, it also works as a popup blocker. The toolbar can
also collect various personal information using different forms, it also collects information about userâs browsing habits. The toolbar is also capable of showing popup ads from different advertisers. Whenever the user visits the host site
it also creates cookies to track the user.
Spyware Description:
hi5 offers a popular destination for the teens and twenties demographic around the world. The hi5 toolbar lets user easily access hi5 features. The toolbar lets user to search the web using Google, it also works as a popup blocker. The toolbar can
also collect various personal information using different forms, it also collects information about userâs browsing habits. The toolbar is also capable of showing popup ads from different advertisers. Whenever the user visits the host site
it also creates cookies to track the user.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> Collects information about the pages visited and personal information through various signup forms -> Slows the browser -> Can change the IE settings -> Communicates with the host server -> Shows popup ads -> Creates
Cookies0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
Folder information Created after Installation:
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{A891DF3C-858A-453B-B45A-EB7325295FE7}\InstalledVersion |
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| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\ARPCache\Hi5 ToolBarHi5 ToolBar |
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| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Hi5 ToolBarHi5 ToolBar |
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