SPYWARE: HDTBar

This signature detects the runtime behavior of the spyware HDTBar. HDTBar is an adware spyware that installs IE toolbar and can be installed silently into the computer while visiting some insecure Web sites. It also changes browser's settings, hijacks search function, monitors browsing patterns, and senda this information to a remote server.

Short Name
SPYWARE:BH:HDT_BAR
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SPYWARE
Keywords
HDTBar
Release Date
02/19/2008
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3324
False Positive
Unknown

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