Adware.ContextualToolbar

Updated:

July 19, 2006 1:02:07 PM

Type:

Adware

Risk Impact:

Medium

Systems Affected:

Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior

Adware.ContextualToolbar is a security risk that installs an Internet Explorer toolbar. The toolbar displays search functionality which when used will redirect the user to a search site that will display advertised results relating to the users search.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version July 12, 2006
• Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
• Initial Daily Certified version July 12, 2006
• Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
• Initial Weekly Certified release date July 12, 2006