The Hodgy Group Toolbar
The Hodgy Group Toolbar is a toolbar that adds a toolbar to the web browser.It has a search function and provides search results for paid advertisers.It tracks browsing and search queries. It also installs Adware.FindFM with itself.
General information:
Malware Name: |
The Hodgy Group Toolbar |
Malware Type: |
Toolbar, Adware Bundler |
Company Name: |
hodgy-group.co.uk |
Company URL: |
http://www.hodgy-group.co.uk/
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Threat Level: |
Low Risk |
Operating System: |
WIN XP |
Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
Operation: |
Time of After Installation |
Company Description:
hodgy-group.co.uk provides you the software The Hodgy Group Toolbar that does everything the Google toolbar does. It also blocks floating pop-ups and pop-unders. Moreover, it provides you with direct links to all your favorite pages on the Hodgy Group
Web site.
Spyware Description:
The Hodgy Group Toolbar is a toolbar that adds a toolbar to the web browser.It has a search function and provides search results for paid advertisers.It tracks browsing and search queries. It also installs Adware.FindFM with itself.
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> It adds a toolbar to the web browser. -> It has a search function and provides search results for paid advertisers. -> It tracks browsing and search queries. -> It also installs Adware.FindFM with itself.
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
File information Created after Installation:
File Location |
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Type |
Folder information Created after Installation:
Folder Location |
C:\\Program Files\\The Hodgy Grou |
C:\\Program Files\\The Hodgy Group\\Internet Explorer Toolba |
Registry information Created after Installation:
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Sub Registry Key |
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