| VID |
27313 |
| Severity |
20 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
MALWARE |
| Detailed Description |
The "MapQuest Toolbar" program has been installed on the system.
The presence of this program is sometimes perceived as BHO(Browser Help Object) that runs automatically every time you start your Internet browser. Some BHOs may monitor the web sites you visit and report this data back to their creators and and replace banner advertisements with other ads, change your home page, etc. This program is likely to slow performance of Internet Explorer.
* Note: This check requires an account with Guest or upper privileges which can access the registry of the remote host to scan. Absence of these condition will result in the check not being performed and a False Negative for all vulnerable hosts.
* References:
http://pestpatrol.com/PestInfo/m/mapquest_toolbar.asp
* Platforms Affected:
Microsoft Windows Any version |
| Recommendation |
Remove it from your system using the following methods, if it's silently installed without the users knowledge or the use of it dose not match your security policy.
1. Using the uninstaller for it on the Add/Remove Program entry.
2. Using spyware/adware removal program or Vaccine(Anti-Virus) program. You can use the following programs:
- Norton AntiVirus: http://www.symantec.com/downloads
- McAfee VirusScan: http://download.mcafee.com/default.asp |
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