SearchNet Toolbar

It includes Elevated threats that are typically installed without adequate notice and consent, and may make unwanted changes to our system, such as reconfiguring our browser’s homepage and search settings. These threats may install advertising-related add-ons, including toolbars and search bars, or insert advertising-related components into the Winsock Layered Service Provider chain. These new add-ons and components may block or redirect our preferred network connections, and can negatively impact our computer’s performance and stability. Elevated threats may also collect, transmit, and share potentially sensitive data without adequate notice and consent.0

General information:

Malware Name:	SearchNet Toolbar
Malware Type:	Toolbar
Company Name:	eCorp.com
Company URL:	http://www.ecorp.com/
Threat Level:	Elevated Risk
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Installation

Company Description:

eCorp.com, Inc., founded in 1996, is a global venture development platform. The focus is placed on the development, operation, and leverage of Internet based technology, services and products. With a platform of over 11,000 domain names, eCorp.com is currently seeking strategic partnerships and continuous internal growth with already established market share.

Spyware Description:

It includes Elevated threats that are typically installed without adequate notice and consent, and may make unwanted changes to our system, such as reconfiguring our browser’s homepage and search settings. These threats may install advertising-related add-ons, including toolbars and search bars, or insert advertising-related components into the Winsock Layered Service Provider chain. These new add-ons and components may block or redirect our preferred network connections, and can negatively impact our computer’s performance and stability. Elevated threats may also collect, transmit, and share potentially sensitive data without adequate notice and consent.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:

	Search at Google for SearchNet Toolbar
	Search at Bing for SearchNet Toolbar
	Search at Yahoo for SearchNet Toolbar

Processes Running:

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Program Files\SearchNet Toolbar\nav.bmp	96822	Bitmap Image
C:\Program Files\SearchNet Toolbar\toolbar.dll	401408	Application Extension
C:\Program Files\SearchNet Toolbar\toolbar.inf	1345	Setup Information

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\SearchNet Toolbar

Registry information Created after Installation: