Spyware Information: Spam Blocker Utility
This application is adware. Adware is not normally a threat, but is usually considered a nuisance. It might have been installed by another application. It can pop up advertisements even if you have a popup blocker on your computer. It can monitor your computer usage to generate ads that you are more likely to respond to. Adware can consume processing power and network bandwidth, thus slowing down your computer and interrupting your workflow.
- Size: 356,352 bytes
- Threat level: Low (more info...)
- Detections: 2,229 this month: 0
- Author: Hotbar.com
- Others by this author: Hotbar
- Appeared: 3/21/2005
Research
- Method of infection: Spam Blocker Utility is installed via popup advertisement windows.
Spam Blocker Utility is a rebranded version of Hotbar's WeatherOnTray application.
- Advertising: Spam Blocker Utility displays popup advertisements.
Spyware Detection Stats
- Spyware Fingerprints: 91,859
- Detections: 6,795,454
- Detections this Month: 243
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