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Adware:W32/IETop.B

Name : Adware:W32/IETop.B
Detection Names : AdWare.Win32.IETop.a
Category:Spyware
Type:Adware
Platform:W32

Summary

This program delivers advertising content to the user. It is usually annoying but harmless, unless it is combined with spyware or trackware.

Details


Registry Modifications
Creates these keys:

  • HKLM\Software\Classes\IETop100.SiteStatistics.1


Additional Details

This adware program connects to a remote domain to retrieve details of the user's browsing habits and statistics.

The adware connects to the remote site:

  • http://www.chinesetop100.com 

Registry

The adware's DLL is registered as a browser helper object (BHO) using the following registry key: 
 
  •   HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\

The CLSID key for the BHO is:

  • 1E1B2879-30C7-11d4-8DDF-525400E483E3

Registry keys related to the CLSIDs are:

  •  HKLM\Software\Classes\CLSID\
  •  HKLM\Software\Classes\TypeLib
  •  HKLM\Software\Classes\Interface\