Merriam Toolbar

The Merriam-Webster toolbar gives user the access to Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary via a search box in the toolbar. The results of the text entered on the search box of the toolbar are displayed in a new window so the user does not loose the current page.The toolbar shows a number of popup ads from the affiliated sites of the host. The toolbar can also cause the users browser to crash or close during any operation.0

General information:

Malware Name: Merriam Toolbar
Malware Type: Browser Helper Object
Company Name: Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Company URL: http://www.merriam-webster.com/
Threat Level: High
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through ActiveX
Operation: Time of After restarting browser.

Company Description:

Merriam-Webster is America's foremost publisher of language-related reference works. The company publishes a diverse array of print and electronic products.

Spyware Description:

The Merriam-Webster toolbar gives user the access to Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary via a search box in the toolbar. The results of the text entered on the search box of the toolbar are displayed in a new window so the user does not loose the current page.The toolbar shows a number of popup ads from the affiliated sites of the host. The toolbar can also cause the users browser to crash or close during any operation.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> Collects data about the users browsing habits -> Slows the browser -> Needs users personal Information -> Communicates with the host server -> Can show popup ads0

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Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{B7B76DD6-B6F0-4443-AF81-6A3ECF12A57D}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved\{5ADA9CAC-04F9-4DD2-ABFD-74D673BE8624}\Merriam-Webster Online BHO
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{B7B76DD6-B6F0-4443-AF81-6A3ECF12A57D}