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.