Adware/BHO/Toolbar/Gigatech Superbar

Alias: Gigatech Superbar

Description: Adware/BHO/Toolbar/Gigatech Superbar is an adware implemented as Internet Explorer browser helper object (BHO). Adware/BHO/Toolbar/Gigatech Superbar a toolbar to the browser and displays advertisements on your computer.

Threat type:

Adware - Adware is a software application which displays advertisements on your computer. Advertisements can be displayed through pop-up / pop-under windows, additional bars or toolbars, underlined links or buttons that appear on a computer screen. Adware applications include additional code that delivers the ads. Adware authors earn money when users click on those ads. Occasionally, adware includes code that tracks user's site visits and passes it to third parties without the user's permission or knowledge.

BHO - A Browser Helper Object (BHO) is a software application that runs automatically whenever you start Internet Explorer. Browser Helper Objects are typically installed by other programs such as toolbar accessories and can track internet usage, create popup windows, display additional information on a viewed page and collect information that is transmitted by you over the internet. Malicious software that exploits this technology can replace banner advertisements with other ads, monitor your actions, change your home page, etc.

Toolbar - A Toolbar is a group of buttons that performs different tasks. Unwanted toolbars are usually installed by adware programs that try to send users to their paying advertisers.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer or your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore detects Adware/BHO/Toolbar/Gigatech Superbar: Yes

Threat risk: Low Risk

Not dangerous but annoying. May profile users and make use of "drive-by installation". Removal of such malware is relatively simple. Category includes most cookies and some adware programs that fully disclose their intent before installation.

Symptoms:

Adware/BHO/Toolbar/Gigatech Superbar displays commercial advertisements.

Adware/BHO/Toolbar/Gigatech Superbar changes browser settings.

Adware/BHO/Toolbar/Gigatech Superbar hides from the user and stays resident in background.

Adware/BHO/Toolbar/Gigatech Superbar Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with Adware/BHO/Toolbar/Gigatech Superbar, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
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File Signatures:
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Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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Folder Signatures:
c:\superbar files

Registry Signatures:


SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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See Also:
Adware/SaveNow/Download
Adware/Micro Net Utilities
Adware/EverAd
Adware/P3
Adware/Radiate
BHO/BrowserAid
Adware/Toolbar/Search
Adware/StopPop
Adware/MSView
Adware/SwimSuitNetwork