Square Trade Sidebar

Square Trade side bar is an adware program that displays popup ads. A Browser Plug-in is a software module that is attached to the browser, usually Internet Explorer, and that works within the browser to provide additional functionality. Browser Plug-ins may be installed with adware and used to display advertising as well as redirect the browser to alternate sites and alternate search results. Many Browser Plug-ins also monitor user web surfing and search data to facilitate targeted, contextual advertising. A toolbar is one type of Browser Plug-in.0

General information:

Malware Name:	Square Trade Sidebar
Malware Type:	Browser Plug-in
Company Name:	SquareTrade
Company URL:	http://www.squaretrade.com/
Threat Level:	Moderate Risk
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Installation

Company Description:

SquareTrade is the leading provider of online shopping services addressing the trust deficit in ecommerce. Established in 1999, SquareTrade delivers industry-leading merchant verification, post-purchase protections and its pioneering online dispute resolution service. SquareTrade SideBar-a smarter, safer online shopping assistant-is the latest in the company's growing portfolio of services helping consumers shop more confidently and safely online.

Spyware Description:

Square Trade side bar is an adware program that displays popup ads. A Browser Plug-in is a software module that is attached to the browser, usually Internet Explorer, and that works within the browser to provide additional functionality. Browser Plug-ins may be installed with adware and used to display advertising as well as redirect the browser to alternate sites and alternate search results. Many Browser Plug-ins also monitor user web surfing and search data to facilitate targeted, contextual advertising. A toolbar is one type of Browser Plug-in.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> Displays third-party advertising on the computer -> Tracks browsing habits -> Degrade the performance and stability of the computer. -> Bundled with other adware 0

Additional information might be found here:

	Search at Google for Square Trade Sidebar
	Search at Bing for Square Trade Sidebar
	Search at Yahoo for Square Trade Sidebar

Processes Running:

stdbmgr.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Program Files\SquareTrade SideBar\ShortCut.exe	57344	Application
C:\Program Files\SquareTrade SideBar\icon_32x32.ico	6254	Icon
C:\Program Files\SquareTrade SideBar\stdbmgr.exe	159744	Application

Folder information Created after Installation:

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