This component is part of Koolbar
Component Name: koolbar.dll
Description of : Koolbar is a toolbar that resorts to ploys to perform harmful activities on the user’s system. It drops a reinstaller in the user's sytem to ensure its residency in there. It is known to install the Abetterinternet.Aurora, which is responsible for generating numerous ads on the users’ desktop and the browser hijacker ShopAtHomeSelect, which then monitors users’ activities without their consent.
Recommendation for :
It is highly recommended that this be removed from your system since it is capable of performing at least two major spyware activities: generating ads and monitoring of user's activities.
Trusted: No
Trojan: No
Chronic: No
Adware: No
Carrier: No
Browser Hijacker: Yes
Dialer: No
Commercial Keylogger: No
Remote Administration Tool: No
Suspected: No
Company Name: Koolbar.net
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: This program is spread through stealth installation and can be bundled with other spyware.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 2004