IST.XXXToolbar
Category: Cookie
Risk:
Low Risk
* Low risk threats pose a very low risk or no immediate danger to your computer or your privacy, however these types of applications may profile user online habits, but only according to specific privacy policies stated in the applications End-User License. These types of threats generally borderline on being a threat to being a standard application that has a complex license agreement that you knowingly installed.
Description: Adult adware search toolbar for Internet Explorer. XXXToolbar displays a number of pop-up ads when Internet Explorer is running. Installs via a drive-by-download from the author's web site as well as affiliate sites of Integrated Search Technologies that distribute the toolbar. Affiliates sites get paid based on the number of toolbars they install. XXXToolbar install other thrid party spyware apps including: Powerscan Twain-Tech 180Solutions Internet Optimizer SideFind DyFuCa VX2 XXXToolbar also installs the slotch toolbar as well which is a non adult version. XXXToolbar also hijacks the Internet Explorer search pages and start page. The toolbar is designed for searching for adult content on the Internet. It also displays a ton of adult related pop-up ads. The web site xxxtoolbar.com attempts to drive by install the toolbar. There is no privacy policiy at all on the site or legitimate information reguarding the toolbar itself.
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