AdBot — scripted parody threat list
These are the preset entries displayed by the parody scanner, not a scan of a visitor's computer.
Gator
Adware.GAIN · Scripted risk label: High
Tracks browsing habits and delivers targeted pop-up advertisements. Installed silently alongside free software.
CoolWebSearch.SmartKiller
Browser Hijacker · Scripted risk label: High
Redirects search queries to coolwebsearch.com. Resets browser homepage and default search engine on every launch.
Bonzi.Buddy
Adware · Scripted risk label: High
Installs a purple gorilla desktop assistant that collects personal data and displays advertisements.
Kazaa.TopSearch
Adware · Scripted risk label: Medium
Adware component bundled with Kazaa Media Desktop. Displays pop-up ads and tracks download activity.
New.Net.Toolbar
Browser Helper Object · Scripted risk label: High
Hijacks the browser address bar to resolve unregistered domains to New.Net advertising pages.
WhenU.SaveNow
Adware · Scripted risk label: Medium
Displays contextual pop-up advertisements based on the websites you visit.
Comet.Cursor
Spyware · Scripted risk label: Medium
Replaces the Windows cursor with animated cursors; transmits cursor position data to a remote server.
MarketScore
Spyware · Scripted risk label: High
Proxies all internet traffic through remote MarketScore servers for market research analysis.
Xupiter.Toolbar
Browser Hijacker · Scripted risk label: High
Installs a browser toolbar; changes search engine and homepage to Xupiter without user consent.
Aureate.Radiate
Adware · Scripted risk label: Medium
Adware network distributed with freeware applications. Transmits browsing data to advertising servers.
ISTbar
Dialer · Scripted risk label: High
Installs a modem dialer that connects to premium-rate phone numbers without user knowledge.
DoubleClick
Tracking Cookie · Scripted risk label: Low
Cross-site tracking cookie that builds advertising profiles across multiple websites.