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Old 02-26-2005, 11:04 AM   #1
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IE search tool bar installs, high threat level

On behalf of a friend who has been removing this time a nd time again. Here is a scan report. She uses the new antispy beta from microsoft. XP, ie explorer.

IESearchToolbar Browser Modifier more information...
Details: IESearchToolbar is an Internet Explorer toolbar that changes the web browser search settings.
Status: Removed
High threat - High risk threats typically are remotely exploitable vulnerabilities, which can lead to system compromise. Successful exploitation does not normally require any interaction. May open up communication ports, use polymorphic tactics, stealth installations, and/or anti-spy counter measures. May us a security flaw in the operating system to gain access to your computer.

Infected files detected
d:\program files\iesearchtoolbar\iesearchtoolbar_uninstall.exe
d:\program
Infected files detected
d:\program files\iesearchtoolbar\iesearchtoolbar_uninstall.exe
d:\program files\iesearchtoolbar\travel.bmp
d:\program files\iesearchtoolbar\business.bmp
d:\program files\iesearchtoolbar\button.bmp
d:\program files\iesearchtoolbar\casino.bmp
d:\program files\iesearchtoolbar\computers.bmp
d:\program files\iesearchtoolbar\health.bmp
d:\program files\iesearchtoolbar\iesearchtoolbar.dat
d:\program files\iesearchtoolbar\insurance.bmp
d:\program files\iesearchtoolbar\shopping.bmp

Infected folders detected
d:\program files\iesearchtoolbar
This person is experienced, I can asume she has tried many ways to stop this reocuring problem, but obviously is missing something. Any Ideas would greatly be apreciated. thanks
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Old 02-27-2005, 02:15 PM   #2
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http://www.scanspyware.net/info/IESearchToolbar.htm

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