Signature Detail
Short Name |
SPYWARE:BH:HOTBAR100368 |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
SPYWARE |
Keywords |
Hotbar |
Release Date |
2007/11/08 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
SPYWARE: Hotbar 10.0.368
This signature detects the runtime behavior of the spyware Hotbar 10.0.368. Hotbar is a browser hijacker and adware application that alters Internet Explorer search settings. It hijacks the Internet Explorer autosearch and search assistant functions. It tracks the user's Web activity, passes information to its controlling server, and pops up advertisements based on the user's Web activity.
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