The FreeBar
The FreeBar.comThe FreeBar is an Interntet Explorer toolbar that provides user with the information of free offers on the web.The FreeBar Internet Explorer toolbar creates cookies, collects information which is used by thefreebar.com, it also watches
the users browsing habits and show targeted popup ads. TheFreebar.com also shares the collected information with its advertisers. Characteristics/Symptoms: Search HijackerChanges settingsSlows the browserWorks in stealth modeShow targeted popup adsCollects
your search keywords and other dataCreates cookies which are used by the The FreeBar.comDate of Found: 2006-01-30Security Level: HighOperating OS: WIN XPInstallation Type: Installed through EXE.Operation: After running the installer EXE (it doesnât
show any sign of installation after the EXE has been executed and installs the FreeBar)Time of Operation: After restarting the browser.Screenshot:2. Installation Sample and Image2.1. Installation Sample Origin URL: http://www.thefreebar.com/downl.html?ref=3.
Changes after installation 3.1. Process Files and Location: The FreeBar IE Toolbar installer creates following Directories:C:\Program Files\TheFreeBarC:\Program Files\TheFreeBar\Cache3-2. ActiveX Information File location
General information:
| Malware Name: |
The FreeBar |
| Malware Type: |
Browser Helper Object |
| Company Name: |
The FreeBar.com |
| Company URL: |
http://www.thefreebar.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
High |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE. |
| Operation: |
Time of After restarting the browser. |
Company Description:
The FreeBar is an Interntet Explorer toolbar that provides user with the information of free offers on the web.
Spyware Description:
The FreeBar.comThe FreeBar is an Interntet Explorer toolbar that provides user with the information of free offers on the web.The FreeBar Internet Explorer toolbar creates cookies, collects information which is used by thefreebar.com, it also watches
the users browsing habits and show targeted popup ads. TheFreebar.com also shares the collected information with its advertisers. Characteristics/Symptoms: Search HijackerChanges settingsSlows the browserWorks in stealth modeShow targeted popup adsCollects
your search keywords and other dataCreates cookies which are used by the The FreeBar.comDate of Found: 2006-01-30Security Level: HighOperating OS: WIN XPInstallation Type: Installed through EXE.Operation: After running the installer EXE (it doesnât
show any sign of installation after the EXE has been executed and installs the FreeBar)Time of Operation: After restarting the browser.Screenshot:2. Installation Sample and Image2.1. Installation Sample Origin URL: http://www.thefreebar.com/downl.html?ref=3.
Changes after installation 3.1. Process Files and Location: The FreeBar IE Toolbar installer creates following Directories:C:\Program Files\TheFreeBarC:\Program Files\TheFreeBar\Cache3-2. ActiveX Information File location
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> Search Hijacker -> Changes settings -> Slows the browser -> Works in stealth mode -> Show targeted popup ads -> Collects your search keywords and other data -> Creates cookies which are used by the The FreeBar.com0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Program Files\TheFreeBar\favicon.ico |
27 |
ICON |
| C:\Program Files\TheFreeBar\tfb_logo.png |
3 |
PNG Image |
| C:\Program Files\TheFreeBar\tfb_topbkg.png |
1 |
PNG Image |
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Program Files\TheFreeBar |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Classes\XBTB07356.XBTB07356.1 |
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| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{1CBF31FC-3C23-4BA6-AF16-2CEC501BD837} |
|
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\XBTB07356.XBTB07356Toolbar |
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