KoolBar

KoolBar is an adware that registers itself as a toolbar that is capable of controlling search queries. It also downloads files without the consent of the affected users.

General information:

Malware Name: KoolBar
Malware Type: Adware
Company Name: The Amazing Toolbar
Company URL: http://www.koolbar.net/
Threat Level: Moderate Risk
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation

Company Description:

The Amazing Toolbar provides you the software KoolBar that is a pop up blocker and highlight text within an html document. It provides you some of the best deals on products and also provides you the links to the hottest entertainment on the net. You can highlight text within an html document. It is one of the most powerful toolbars on the internet to date.

Spyware Description:

KoolBar is an adware that registers itself as a toolbar that is capable of controlling search queries. It also downloads files without the consent of the affected users.

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> It registers itself as a toolbar that is capable of controlling search queries. -> It also downloads files without the consent of the affected users.

Additional information might be found here:

google Search at Google for KoolBar
bing Search at Bing for KoolBar
yahoo Search at Yahoo for KoolBar

Processes Running:

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nsq49.dll 151552 Application Extension
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nsr37.dll 151552 Application Extension

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \Software\nsq49.dll ffafid
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \Software\nsr37.dll llupdtim
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Classes\btnetw.iiittt