Ultrabar

UltraBar is a free utility that adds a search toolbar to your Internet Explorer browser, in a similar manner to the Google Toolbar. Unlike the Google Toolbar, UltraBar isn't restricted to searching Google alone. It comes complete with a list of many search engines, including Google, AltaVista, Yahoo and Looksmart. It is an Adware. Adware, also known as advertising software, displays third-party advertising on the computer. The ads can take several forms, including pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, or links embedded within web pages or parts of the Windows interface. Some adware advertising might consists of text ads shown within the application itself or within side bars, search bars, and search results. Adware is often contextually or behaviorally based and tracks browsing habits in order to display ads that are meant to be relevant to the user.0

General information:

Malware Name:	Ultrabar
Malware Type:	Toolbar
Company Name:	EngagePoint
Company URL:	http://www.engagepoint.com/
Threat Level:	Moderate Risk
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Installation

Company Description:

Spyware Description:

UltraBar is a free utility that adds a search toolbar to your Internet Explorer browser, in a similar manner to the Google Toolbar. Unlike the Google Toolbar, UltraBar isn't restricted to searching Google alone. It comes complete with a list of many search engines, including Google, AltaVista, Yahoo and Looksmart. It is an Adware. Adware, also known as advertising software, displays third-party advertising on the computer. The ads can take several forms, including pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, or links embedded within web pages or parts of the Windows interface. Some adware advertising might consists of text ads shown within the application itself or within side bars, search bars, and search results. Adware is often contextually or behaviorally based and tracks browsing habits in order to display ads that are meant to be relevant to the user.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 browser -> Shows Advertisements0

Additional information might be found here:

	Search at Google for Ultrabar
	Search at Bing for Ultrabar
	Search at Yahoo for Ultrabar

Processes Running:

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Program Files\Engagepoint\technorati.ico	1150	Icon
C:\Program Files\Engagepoint\typepad16.ico	1150	Icon
C:\Program Files\Engagepoint\uninstall.exe	39023	Application

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