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Adware.AskBar.a Analysis Report
Threat Level:
Threat Submitted On: 5/10/2007 4:16:55 PM
Threat Analysed On: 5/10/2007 9:16:55 PM
Type : Adware
Alias : AdWare.Win32.AskBar.a [Kaspersky Labs] [Symantec] [McAfee]
Md5 Hash : [ 3e1d5de6906097eff51bfd44f43d3887 ]
File Size : (237568 bytes)
Description:
Adware programs secretly embed themselves on the victim’s computer, hijack the browsi

AskBar.a

Adware.AskBar.a
shows some basic symptoms on execution which are as follows:-
  • Displays porn/abusive content or intrusive third-party advertisements.
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  • Shows deceptive or false warning.
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  • Generates advertisement even when the program is not running
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  • Synchronously installs other bundled program.
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  • The program can places unwanted adverts on computer screen.
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    Here are the Technical findings of our analysis team after analyzing this malware in detail :-

    Creates the Following MUTEX(s) on user's System:-
    askbar.dllloadedmutex
    askbar.jlaccess.mutex
    askbar.registration
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