Toolbar/Downloader/IstBar.gen

Alias: TrojanDownloader.Win32.IstBar.gen, TheLocalSearch Toolbar, Adware/TheLocalSearch

Description: A program designed to retrieve and install additional files, when run. Most will be configured to retrieve from a designated web or FTP site.

Threat type:

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.

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 Toolbar/Downloader/IstBar.gen: 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:

Toolbar/Downloader/IstBar.gen 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 Toolbar/Downloader/IstBar.gen, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
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File Signatures:
%WINDOWS%\downlo~1\toolbar_nieuw13.dll

Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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Folder Signatures:
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Registry Signatures:
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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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See Also:
Backdoor/RAT/Way.2002
Trojan/Xtra2
Hijacker/I-Lookup/Ineb-1
P2P/Overnet 0.46
Backdoor/RAT/SubMariner
Trojan/BHO/Downloader/Donn.b
P2P/TopText
Backdoor/RAT/GWGirl.20
Hijacker/HuntBar/Stoolbar
Hijacker/I-Lookup/Bmeb