MapQuest Toolbar
The MapQuest Toolbar is an Interne Explorer Toolbar that is used to easily access the features of www.mapquest.com. The toolbar is used to search the map by entering the Address, City , State and Zip Code directly into the toolbar.The toolbar collects
information about the user and his Browsing Activities. From the website of the publisher âMapQuest.com may collect information in several ways from different parts of our network of Web sites. MapQuest may ask you for personal information
at times, including (but not limited to) when you enter a sweepstakes, contest or promotion sponsored by MapQuest.com and/or our many partners; when you make travel arrangements using MapQuest.com; and when you report a problem with one of our sites
or services.âThe toolbar also shows the traveling related popup ads from its sponsors. It can also change the default settings of the browser.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
MapQuest Toolbar |
| Malware Type: |
Toolbar |
| Company Name: |
MapQuest, Inc. |
| Company URL: |
http://www.mapquest.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
High |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Browser Restart. |
Company Description:
The MapQuest Toolbar is an Interne Explorer Toolbar that is used to easily access the features of www.mapquest.com. The toolbar is used to search the map by entering the Address, City , State and Zip Code directly into the toolbar.
Spyware Description:
The MapQuest Toolbar is an Interne Explorer Toolbar that is used to easily access the features of www.mapquest.com. The toolbar is used to search the map by entering the Address, City , State and Zip Code directly into the toolbar.The toolbar collects
information about the user and his Browsing Activities. From the website of the publisher âMapQuest.com may collect information in several ways from different parts of our network of Web sites. MapQuest may ask you for personal information
at times, including (but not limited to) when you enter a sweepstakes, contest or promotion sponsored by MapQuest.com and/or our many partners; when you make travel arrangements using MapQuest.com; and when you report a problem with one of our sites
or services.âThe toolbar also shows the traveling related popup ads from its sponsors. It can also change the default settings of the browser.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> Collects information about the pages visited -> Slows the browser -> Can change the default search settings -> Communicates with the host server -> Shows traveling related popup ads -> Creates Cookies0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Program Files\mqtbar2\Cache\maps.bmp |
824 |
Bitmap Image |
| C:\Program Files\mqtbar2\Cache\mqtbar2tb0401.cfg |
3213 |
CFG File |
| C:\Program Files\mqtbar2\install.ico |
766 |
Icon |
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Program Files\mqtbar2 |
| C:\Program Files\mqtbar2\Cache |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Classes\mqtbar2.MQTBAR2Toggle Button |
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| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\ARPCache\mqtbar2 |
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| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\mqtbar2 |
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