BHO/Toolbar/Burnaby Module

Alias: Burnaby Module

Description: BHO/Toolbar/Burnaby Module is an Internet Explorer browser helper object. It scans the content of pages being viewed for keywords and opens pop-up advertising when they are detected. When IE is started for the first time it attempts to connect to the internet and download a list of keywords to look for, and URLs of pop-ups to open. BHO/Toolbar/Burnaby Module also sends itself to everybody listed in your address book, with an email claiming you have sent them a greeting card. Once they open it, they too are infected.

Threat type:

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 BHO/Toolbar/Burnaby Module: 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:

BHO/Toolbar/Burnaby Module displays commercial advertisements.

BHO/Toolbar/Burnaby Module sends email messages.

BHO/Toolbar/Burnaby Module changes browser settings.

BHO/Toolbar/Burnaby Module hides from the user and stays resident in background.

BHO/Toolbar/Burnaby Module 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 BHO/Toolbar/Burnaby Module, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
N/A

File Signatures:
%WINDOWS%\system32\sec.dll
%WINDOWS%\system\potd.dll
%WINDOWS%\system\sec.dll
%WINDOWS%\system32\potd.dll

Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
N/A

Folder Signatures:
N/A

Registry Signatures:
HKCR\clsid\{3750bfa3-1392-4af3-af86-9d2d4776e5a4}
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\browser helper objects\{3750bfa3-1392-4af3-af86-9d2d4776e5a4}
HKCR\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\browser helper objects\{3750bfa3-1392-4af3-af86-9d2d4776e5a4}
HKLM\software\classes\clsid\{3750bfa3-1392-4af3-af86-9d2d4776e5a4}

SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
N/A

See Also:
BHO/Deltaclick
BHO/Hijacker/Searchex
BHO/Toolbar/QuickFlicks Streaming Player
Key Logger/ProBot
BHO/Hijacker/I-Lookup.Chgrgs
BHO/Hijacker/WurldMedia.bpboh
BHO/W32.Aspam.B
BHO/Hijacker/IGetNet.Keywords
BHO/Win32/Aspam
BHO/OpinionBar Paid-to-Surf