Protection Bar
Protection Bar is an adware application that can be instlled by a Trojan infection. The toolbar registers itself as an browser helper object and shows warnings about system errors that can lead to some Rogue Security Program vendors.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
Protection Bar |
| Malware Type: |
Toolbar |
| Company Name: |
Qualitycodec.com |
| Company URL: |
http://www.qualitycodec.com/
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| Threat Level: |
Elevated Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation |
Company Description:
Qualitycodec.com provides us the toolbar Protection Bar that installs a browser toolbar and also installs a browser helper object. It empowers individuals, organizations and businesses with its unique services. Diversification being our core strategy;
it specializes in Burn Xvid Avi To Dvd , Dvd To Mpeg , New York and an array of other services. It provides quality resources.
Spyware Description:
Protection Bar is an adware application that can be instlled by a Trojan infection. The toolbar registers itself as an browser helper object and shows warnings about system errors that can lead to some Rogue Security Program vendors.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> It has a search function and provides search results for paid advertisers -> Track browsing habits -> Adds a third-party utility bar to the web browser -> Changes browser0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\Security Troubleshooting.url |
112 |
Internet Shortcut |
| C:\Program Files\QualityCodec\iesplugin.dll |
25600 |
Application Extension |
| C:\Program Files\QualityCodec\isaddon.dll |
12288 |
Application Extension |
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Registry information Created after Installation:
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