Description of Pickoftheweb Toolbar :
This toolbar displays ads and entices the user by claiming to give away free-DVD-of-choice by the user. It also bundles SaveNow and ClockSync, both WhenU spyware. Aside from displaying ads, the toolbar also has a tracking component that sends information to its controlling servers to supposedly deliver you targeted ads.
Recommendation for Pickoftheweb Toolbar :
It is strongly recommended that this be removed from your system.
Trusted: No
Trojan: No
Chronic: No
Trojan: Yes
Carrier: No
Browser Hijacker: No
Dialer: No
Commercial Keylogger: No
Remote Administration Tool: No
Suspected: No
Company Name: WhenU / VisicomMedia
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: The toolbar installs stealthily in your system. It may also be installed via ActiveX drive-by download.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 2004