UniversalSearchToolbar
UniversalSearchToolbar is a toolbar that may typically install without adequate notice and consent, and may make unwanted changes to your system, such as reconfiguring our browserâs homepage and search settings. It track browsing and search
queries in order to display contextually relevant search results. It can negatively impact computerâs performance and stability.
General information:
| Malware Name: |
UniversalSearchToolbar |
| Malware Type: |
Toolbar |
| Company Name: |
simpletoolbar.com |
| Company URL: |
http://simpletoolbar.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
Elevated Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation |
Company Description:
simpletoolbar.com provides you the software UniversalSearchToolbar that is a search page modifier that is installed as an Internet Explorer toolbar.
Spyware Description:
UniversalSearchToolbar is a toolbar that may typically install without adequate notice and consent, and may make unwanted changes to your system, such as reconfiguring our browserâs homepage and search settings. It track browsing and search
queries in order to display contextually relevant search results. It can negatively impact computerâs performance and stability.
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> It adds an extra toolbar to the web browser. -> It has a search function and provides search results for paid advertisers. -> It track browsing and search queries in order to display contextually relevant search results.
-> It slows the browserâs navigation speed.
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Program Files\Utility\nav_hot.bmp |
8248 |
Bitmap Image |
| C:\Program Files\Utility\public.xml |
21069 |
XML Document |
| C:\Program Files\Utility\utility.dll |
91648 |
Application Extension |
Folder information Created after Installation:
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
\Software\Universal\Search Toolbar |
|
| HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
\Software\Universal\Search Toolbar |
FirstTime |
| HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
\Software\Universal\Search Toolbar |
aff_id |
