Adware/Downloader/Dropper/IstBar.j

Alias: Spyware/ISTbar, TrojanDownloader.Win32.Small.wj, 180Solutions

Description: Adware/Downloader/Dropper/IstBar.j may pop-up ads or pop-up other websites based on keywords you use while surfing or searching. Adware/Downloader/Dropper/IstBar.j derives financial benefit by popping up these 3rd party websites. It does not track or store personally identifiable information as per their privacy policy. However it does transmits logs of every web page you visit. The URL or keyword is passed with a unique identifier to their advertising server when a targeted advertisement is shown.

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.

Downloader - A Downloader is a software application or part of the program which is designed to retrieve (download) and install additional files from the Internet. Malware programs often include Downloaders which allow the Malware to continually update themselves, thereby eluding detection.

Dropper - A Dropper is a software application or part of the program which is designed to install hostile code onto the system of the targeted computer. Usually, a Dropper comes bundled as part of a virus or trojan.

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/Downloader/Dropper/IstBar.j: Yes

Threat risk: High Risk

Very dangerous malware. Can log user's keyboard activity and take snapshots of the user's screen. Uses stealth installation and removal is very difficult. Category includes spyware programs, adware programs and trojans.

Symptoms:

Adware/Downloader/Dropper/IstBar.j hides from the user and stays resident in background.

Adware/Downloader/Dropper/IstBar.j may install other software.

Adware/Downloader/Dropper/IstBar.j displays commercial advertisements.

Adware/Downloader/Dropper/IstBar.j changes browser settings.

Adware/Downloader/Dropper/IstBar.j connects itself to the internet.

Adware/Downloader/Dropper/IstBar.j 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/Downloader/Dropper/IstBar.j, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
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File Signatures:


Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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Folder Signatures:
%PROGRAM_FILES%\180search assistant programs

Registry Signatures:


SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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See Also:
Tracking Cookie/Ad-Logics
Tracking Cookie/CMS
Tracking Cookie/Engage.Everyone
Tracking Cookie/BkvTrack
Tracking Cookie/ClickedyClick
Adware/Toolbar/Zipclix
Adware/CoolSavings
Adware/Hijacker/Total Velocity
Trojan/Adware/BHO/OneClickNetSearch.b
Tracking Cookie/Lop