Softpile Toolbar

Softpile toolbar is a search toolbar that searches the results at http://www.ookosearch.com/. The toolbar can be used to perform search for Freeware programs only.The toolbar shows popup ads from different links, the toolbar alters the default search settings. It also collects data about user’s browsing habits and search terms entered0

General information:

Malware Name:	Softpile Toolbar
Malware Type:	Toolbar
Company Name:	Softpile Software, Inc.
Company URL:	http://www.softpile.com/
Threat Level:	High
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Browser Restart.

Company Description:

Softpile toolbar is a search toolbar that searches the results at http://www.ookosearch.com/. The toolbar can be used to perform search for Freeware programs only.

Spyware Description:

Softpile toolbar is a search toolbar that searches the results at http://www.ookosearch.com/. The toolbar can be used to perform search for Freeware programs only.The toolbar shows popup ads from different links, the toolbar alters the default search settings. It also collects data about user’s browsing habits and search terms entered0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> Collects data about the users browsing habits -> Slows the browser -> Can change the default search settings -> Communicates with the host server -> Can show popup ads0

Additional information might be found here:

	Search at Google for Softpile Toolbar
	Search at Bing for Softpile Toolbar
	Search at Yahoo for Softpile Toolbar

Processes Running:

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Program Files\Softpile Toolbar\unins000.exe	82253	Application

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