This component is part of MasterBar
Component Name: masterbar.dll
Description of : Masterbar is a browser toolbar that changes your home and search page settings to point to their own site. It also deactivates other existing toolbars on your browser once installed. It displays promotional offers from their sponsors. This free toolbar also compromises your computer's security with its auto-update feature, which enables it to download and execute arbitrary code on your computer.
Recommendation for :
It is highly recommended that this application be removed. Non-removal of this application will expose you to unscrupulous advertisers who will constantly send you numerous unsolicited ads.
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: MasterBar.com
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: This spyware is found on the company's website.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 3-Aug