Adware/HotBar - Released May 06, 2005 - Last Updated Mar 13, 2007
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Alias/esAdware-HotBar application [McAfee], Adware/HotBar.7A43, Adware/HotBar.DR, Adware/HotBar.fam, ot-a-virus:AdWare.ToolBar.Shopper.c [KAV] |
Detection Availability
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Visible Symptoms
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Adware/HotBar when installed creates URL links in the desktop.
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This adware has a Toolbar plugin to Internet Browser
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This adware also add WeatherOnTray application in System Tray using this icon
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Detailed Analysis
Adware/HotBar installers have the following file sizes:
1,453,984 bytes / 1,444,488 bytes / 1,420,058 bytes.
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When executed, it installs the following application from HOTBAR.COM Inc.
- HotBar
- HbOEAddOn
- WeatherOnTray
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During installation (and when installed), it downloads additional file or data from:
- cfg.ShopperReports.com
- dynamic.hotbar.com
- partners.hotbar.com
- promos.hotbar.com
- tooltips.hotbar.com
- upgrades.ShopperReports.com
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The following directories are created by the Adware installers:
- C:\Program Files\HbTools
- C:\Program Files\Hotbar
- C:\Program Files\ShopperReports
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