IST.XXXToolbar

IST.XXXToolbar is a toolbar that may typically install without adequate notice and consent on system that has a low internet security settings for Internet Explorer, and may make unwanted changes to your system, such as reconfiguring our browser’s homepage and search settings. It track browsing and search queries in order to display contextually relevant search results.

General information:

Malware Name:	IST.XXXToolbar
Malware Type:	Toolbar
Company Name:	Integrated Search Technologies
Company URL:	http://www.xxxtoolbar.com
Threat Level:	Moderate Risk
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through ActiveX
Operation:	Time of After Installation

Company Description:

Integrated Search Technologies provides you the software IST.XXXToolbar that is a free search utility that lets you find the best adult material available on the net.

Spyware Description:

IST.XXXToolbar is a toolbar that may typically install without adequate notice and consent on system that has a low internet security settings for Internet Explorer, and may make unwanted changes to your system, such as reconfiguring our browser’s homepage and search settings. It track browsing and search queries in order to display contextually relevant search results.

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> It adds an extra toolbar to the web browser. -> It has a search function and provides search results for paid advertisers. -> It slows the browser’s navigation speed.

Additional information might be found here:

	Search at Google for IST.XXXToolbar
	Search at Bing for IST.XXXToolbar
	Search at Yahoo for IST.XXXToolbar

Processes Running:

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Program Files\ISTbar\istbar.dll	85504	Application Extension
C:\Program Files\ISTbar\more.bmp	1120	Bitmap Image
C:\Program Files\ISTbar\navnew.bmp	10040	Bitmap Image

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