VersaSearch
VersaSearch is an adware application that installs a browser helper object (BHO) in the form of a toolbar in Internet Explorer.VersaSearch displays links to sponsored sites in the toolbar based on users' search queries.0
General information:
Malware Name: |
VersaSearch |
Malware Type: |
Toolbar |
Company Name: |
WebLogistics |
Company URL: |
http://versaworks.net/
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Threat Level: |
Moderate Risk |
Operating System: |
WIN XP |
Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
Operation: |
Time of After Installation |
Company Description:
WebLogistics is a software development company that creates tools that help users to navigate the murky waters of personal computers and the Internet. It helps ensure that people's use of computers is efficient, productive and just as important
- fun. WebLogistics works with some of the world's most prestigious partners to make our software available for free to our users.
Spyware Description:
VersaSearch is an adware application that installs a browser helper object (BHO) in the form of a toolbar in Internet Explorer.VersaSearch displays links to sponsored sites in the toolbar based on users' search queries.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:
Processes Running:
File information Created after Installation:
File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
C:\Program Files\VersaSearch Toolbar\Cache\favicons\angelfire.com.ico |
1406 |
Icon |
C:\Program Files\VersaSearch Toolbar\Cache\favicons\apple.com.ico |
7782 |
Icon |
C:\Program Files\VersaSearch Toolbar\Cache\versasearchtb0300.cfg |
1385 |
Microsoft Office Outlook Configuration File |
Folder information Created after Installation:
Folder Location |
C:\Program Files\VersaSearch Toolbar |
C:\Program Files\VersaSearch Toolbar\Cache |
Registry information Created after Installation:
Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
SoftwareVERSASEARCH TOOLBAR |
SetupInit |
HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
SoftwareVERSASEARCH TOOLBARConfigversasearchtb0300 |
MaxAge |
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallVersaSearch |
UninstallString |