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SpyNoMore Anti-Spyware: Spyware Removal Database - Bho

A Browser Helper Object (BHO) is a software application that runs automatically whenever you start Internet Explorer. Browser Helper Objects are typically installed by other programs such as toolbar accessories and can track internet usage, create popup windows, display additional information on a viewed page and collect information that is transmitted by you over the internet. Malicious software that exploits this technology can replace banner advertisements with other ads, monitor your actions, change your home page, etc.

Review spyware removal database by categories:

Adware	Ansi Bomb	Aol Pest	Backdoor
Bho	Commercial Rat	Dialer	Dos
Downloader	Dropper	Exploit	Flooder
Hacker Tool	Hijacker	Homepage Hijacker	Hostile Code
Key Logger	Nuker	P2p	Ransomware
Rat	Search Hijacker	Spyware	Toolbar
Tracking Cookie	Trojan	Worm

Review spyware removal database in alphabetical order:
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2020Search

Make your life easier by installing this handy toolbar. Not only does it eliminate those annoying pop-ups, but it also removes any flash content. Search directly on the toolbar, and you also get to keep a history of search terms. Hijacks Google, Ask Jeeves and MAN searches.

7FaSSt

7FaSSt is an Internet explorer toolbar which provides a search field and displays results of search engine 7search.com.

The ActualNames software is an address bar search hijacker which targets IE, Netscape and AOL browsers. The ActualNames seems to contain components to interfere with the sending of mail from various applications and web sites. Bundled with KazaaMate. Suspected also to be installed by ActiveX drive-by download from some pop-ups. From the publisher: As Web users type your company?s keywords in their browser's address box, they will be taken straight to your site.

ActualNames.SearchPike

A software that resets your browser's settings to point to other sites. Hijacks may reroute your info and address requests through an unseen site, capturing that info. In such hijacks, your browser may behave normally, but be slower.

AdBlaster

From the Adware/BHO/Search Hijacker/AdBlaster publisher: "The Adblaster Corporation owns and operates one of the world's largest internet advertising and marketing networks, the Adblaster Advertising and Information Network (AAIN). We also help keep popular software applications free. We offer pop-up and pop-under campaigns that achieve high click through rates for our advertisers at the most competitive pricing anywhere."

AdBreak.FHFMM

A browser helper object, or BHO, is a plug-in for the Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser. The BHO application programming interface exposes hooks that allow the BHO to access the document object model of the current page and to control navigation. Some exploits of this technology search all pages you view in IE and replace banner advertisements with other ads. Some monitor and report on your actions or change your home page.

AdGoblin.AdsInContext

Adware is any software application in which advertising is displayed while the program is running. The authors of these applications include additional code that delivers the ads, which can be viewed through pop-up windows or through a bar that appears on a computer screen and sometimes through text links or in search results. Adware may or may not track personal information. It may also gather information anonymously or in aggregate only.

AdLogix.InPop

AdLogix.Zamingo

Adroar

AdRoar is an Internet Explorer browser helper object that displays pop-up windows. Addroar show the following message: 'This module was compiled with a trial version of Delphi. The trial period has expired.'. Some versions of AdRoar also have an update process that runs at reboot. AdRoar downloads advertisements from iads.adroar.com.

AdsInContext

The program AdGoblin.foontext can be manually installed or installed by other known programs that have Adware.AdGoblin within them. AdGoblin.foontext is a browser helper object that open pop-up windows. AdGoblin.foontext will start process named iic*.exe, where * represents 0, 1, 2, or 3 characters. AdGoblin.foontext connects to www.adsincontext.com, which is a clear sign of infection.

AdsStore

AdsStore is internet explorer toolbar which delivers advertisements to the user, not always related to the theme.

Adtomi

Adtomi hijacks users home page and opens pop-up windows. Homepage sually is set to www.zestyfind.com.

Advapio32.DLL

AdvertBar

Adware/BHO/AdvertBar is an Internet Explorer browser helper object. Adware/BHO/AdvertBar shares Internet Explorer memory context and can perform any action on the available windows and modules.

Adware-Ezula

Adware/BHO/Toolbar/Adware-Ezula is an adware and Internet Explorer plugin. It alters all pages viewed in IE, adding extra links to viewed web pages. These links are unauthorised by the operators of the sites being viewed.

Adware-TVelocity

Adware/BHO/Adware-TVelocity is installed secretly on user's computer. It displays commercial ads. Adware/BHO/Adware-TVelocity is implemented as an Internet Explorer browser helper object.

Agent.ag

An apparently useful and innocent program containing additional hidden code which allows the unauthorized collection, exploitation, falsification, or destruction of data. When this program executes, the program performs a specific set of actions, usually working toward the goal of allowing the trojan to survive on a system and open up a backdoor.

Agent.al

This malicious program is a trojan downloader, which usually exploits various security holes for infecting the target system with different malware. This technique is always a potent threat for the computer, that's why it's strongly advisable to get rid of this pest as soon as possible.

Agent.ay

Adware/BHO/Agent.ay shows advertisements related the web pages you are visiting. Adware/BHO/Agent.ay hijacks the browser's error page, updates itself stealthily, installs third party software and adds links to your desktop. From the developers Agreement: 'By installing the Software, you understand and agree that the Software may, without any further prior notice to you, automatically perform the following: display advertisements of advertisers who pay a fee to BetterInternet; display links to and advertisements of related websites based on the information you view and the websites you visit; store non-personally identifiable statistics of the websites you have visited; redirect certain URLs including your browser default 404-error page to or through the Software; automatically update the Software and install added features or functionality conveniently without your input or interaction; and install desktop icons and installation files and third-party software.'

Agent.az

Agent.e

BHO/Backdoor/Hijacker/Agent.e is an Internet Explorer toolbar providing a search box and link buttons. It also adds bookmarks to the Favorites menu and hijacks the homepage and Search sidebar. BHO/Backdoor/Hijacker/Agent.e displays porn-pop ups. It can cause errors, when using both Internet Explorer and the Windows Explorer.

WinAD is a software which shows commercial advertisements. Silently uploads new updates to itself. McAfee identifies it as WinAd.A and WinAd.B.

Alexa

BHO/Toolbar/Search Hijacker/Alexa combines the Google search engine with Alexa's comprehensive site information and puts it all inside an Amazon.com interface. BHO/Toolbar/Search Hijacker/Alexa has a very clear EULA, but users should understand that their surfing habits will be anonymously aggregated.

Alexa (Alexa)

Url transmission vulnerability. It has been confirmed for Internet Explorer 6 on Windows 2000 and Windows XP with all Service Packs and hotfixes.

Alureon.A

This trojan horse dowloader's aim is to break through the file blockers and start downloading various malware.

ANWB

Aornum

Adware/BHO/Toolbar/Aornum is bundled with iWon software: iWon toolbar and Prize Machine. Adware/BHO/Toolbar/Aornum opens pop-up adverts, downloads and executes code signed by iWon. Aornum is a task started with Windows which keeps in contact with its controlling servers, combined with an Internet Explorer browser helper object.

Asferror32.dll

ASpam

ASpam is remote access trojan implemented as an Internet Explorer browser helper object. Aspam has no commercial aim, but can give the attacker user-level access to the machine it is installed on.

ASpam.Amcis

A tool that is intended to be used by network administrators to remotely control a PC on the network, usually for support or inventory purposes. Due to the nature of the program, the possibility exists to be exploited for spying purposes.

AtHoc

From the Athoc publisher: AtHoc Toolbar is a proven tool for increasing adoption and usage of online enterprise applications. As a desktop gateway and notifications delivery channel, AtHoc Toolbar is effective because it: Ensures awareness of online services by being anchored on the desktop or as part of user?s browser. Proactively notifies users whenever new content or transactions are pending in any application. Improves accessibility and navigation by being an always available, single-click gateway. Personalized to user?s specific needs based on group preferences and personal choices.

Aureate

This trojan has a specific aim of deleting several Aureate files, such as advpack.dll, amstream.dll, amcompat.tlb. This trojan doesn't usually carry any danger to the system.

AutoSearch

BHO/Hijacker/Toolbar/AutoSearch is an Internet Explorer browser helper object, which hijacks address-bar searches. It knows about some of the other prevalent search-hijackers and will steal back any address bar searches they take over. Any address bar search you do is sent to a single page at www.tunders.com, which includes only static adverts.

BandObjects.eStart

BargainBuddy

Adware/BHO/Toolbar/BargainBuddy consists of an Internet Explorer browser helper object, and a process set to run at startup. The BHO monitors web pages requested and terms entered into forms. If there is a match with a preset list of sites and keywords, an advertisement may be shown. The process can contact its maker's server to download updates to the list of adverts and to the software itself.

BAT.DeltreeY.bs

This keylogger can not be stopped by firewall, because the firewall sees it as a part of the browser. That's why it is a serious threat for users privacy. It can also change the homepage and monitor user's actions. The prime function is logging keystrokes, including passwords and bank accounts and sending them to hacker.

BazookaBar

Claims to be a search bar that only records your raw searches and click throughs. Website does not have a privacy policy whatsoever just the above claim. from the BazookaBar Registration form: 'I would like to receive occasional emails from MyArmory.com about new product enhancements and releases I would like to receive deals and special offers from MyArmory's marketing partners I would like to sign up to receive information on Special Software Deals from third party companies Thank you for downloading BazookaBar from MyArmory, please take a few seconds to register. Registration is optional but it helps to cut the cost of distributing a free program and allows us to continue developing new products for you to use. take a few minutes and fill out the registration form below. We value your privacy and will not sell your information to anyone. please sign me up to receive special offers and information on contests and sweepstakes I can participate in, please sign me up to receive information on free stuff and sp

BHO

Adware/BHO/Homepage Hijacker/Bionet.405 is an Internet Explorer browser helper object. It goes along with the users of the software as they are surfing around the web and builds reports on the activity. Adware/BHO/Homepage Hijacker/Bionet.405 monitors the click stream activity of the consumer and communicates with servers. It also has the capability to update itself and install other software.

Blarul.b

Trojan/BHO/Backdoor/Blarul.b is used to download dialers. Most of such dialers are used by a variety of porn web sites. When Trojan/BHO/Backdoor/Blarul.b is installed, any web page may download and execute harmful code from MoneyTree servers.

BlazeFind

BlazeFind.variant

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