Spyware Information: Toolbar888
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: 332,422 bytes
- Threat level: High (more info...)
- Detections: 7,575 this month: 3
- Author: freeprod.com
- Appeared: 7/2006
Research
- Method of infection: Toolbar888 is typically bundled with other software. It is likely to be installed without notifying the user or obtaining permission.
- Advertising: Toolbar888 may display pop-up advertisements.
- Browser degradation: Toolbar888 may impair browser performance.
- Privacy issues: Toolbar888 monitors web browser activity to determine when to display advertisements.
- Security issues: Toolbar888 may silently download and install other unwanted software.
Spyware Detection Stats
- Spyware Fingerprints: 91,859
- Detections: 6,798,871
- Detections this Month: 407
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