Web Search Assistant
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: |
Web Search Assistant |
| Malware Type: |
Toolbar |
| Company Name: |
Crackspider.us |
| Company URL: |
http://crackspider.us/
|
| Threat Level: |
Elevated Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation. |
Company Description:
Crackspider.us provides a Web Search Assistant that search the web with ASSISTANT from any site. It eliminates annoying pop-up ads. From Web Search assistant we shop fast â fill in forms with one click. It also provides automatic updates.
There is no need to install upgrades. It's free and takes seconds to install
Spyware Description:
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:
Processes Running:
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Program Files\CrackSearch\toolbar.dll |
376832 |
Application Extension |
| C:\Program Files\CrackSearch\toolbar_img.bmp |
20534 |
Bitmap Image |
| C:\Program Files\CrackSearch\unins000.dat |
955 |
DAT File |
Folder information Created after Installation:
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WEB Search Assistant_is1 |
URLInfoAbout |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WEB Search Assistant_is1 |
URLUpdateInfo |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WEB Search Assistant_is1 |
UninstallString |
