Refresher Bar

Refresher bar is an Internet Explorer toolbar that can be used to refresh a web page in a fixed time interval. The toolbar collects data from the user’s browser and it communicates with the host server from time to time. The toolbar is also capable of showing the popup ads.0

General information:

Malware Name:	Refresher Bar
Malware Type:	Toolbar
Company Name:
Company URL:	http://www.refreshbar.com/
Threat Level:	High
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Browser Restart.

Company Description:

Refresher bar is an Internet Explorer toolbar that can be used to refresh a web page in a fixed time interval. The toolbar collects data from the user’s browser and it communicates with the host server from time to time. The toolbar is also capable of showing the popup ads.

Spyware Description:

Refresher bar is an Internet Explorer toolbar that can be used to refresh a web page in a fixed time interval. The toolbar collects data from the user’s browser and it communicates with the host server from time to time. The toolbar is also capable of showing the popup ads.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> Collects information about browsing -> Slows the browser -> Communicates with the host server -> Shows popup ads0

Additional information might be found here:

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Processes Running:

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER] Padalia\Start Menu\Programs\Refresh Bar\Refresh Bar Site.lnk	576	Shortcut
C:\Program Files\Refresh Bar\UNWISE.EXE	162304	Application
C:\Program Files\Refresh Bar\refreshbar.url	61	Internet Shortcut

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\Refresh Bar

Registry information Created after Installation: