Spyware.SCN-ToolBar

Spyware.SCN-ToolBar Description

Spyware.SCN-ToolBar can be classified as adware, spyware and a browser hijacker due to its variety of web browser-oriented attacks. Spyware.SCN-ToolBar is very widely distributed and has been detected as one of the most prolific PC threats with respect to home networks, along with other toolbar-based PC threats that are likely to be distributed with freeware programs (such as movie players, file-downloading clients and other media-oriented utilities). Symptoms associated with Spyware.SCN-ToolBar infections include browser redirects to unusual sites and unwanted advertisements, although Spyware.SCN-ToolBar also includes other functions with less obvious symptoms than these. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend removing Spyware.SCN-ToolBar from your PC with anti-malware software that’s capable of handling PC threats of Spyware.SCN-ToolBar’s level – especially since Spyware.SCN-ToolBar, unlike most forms of adware, is classified as a mid to high-level security risk.

Spyware.SCN-ToolBar – Why Being Number Two in Adware Isn’t So Bad

Spyware.SCN-ToolBar was rated the second most prolific PC threat for nonbusiness/government networks in April and June of 2012, just below the MyWebSearch Toolbar. Standard propagation methods for PC threats similar to Spyware.SCN-ToolBar is utilized in bundled install methods wherein a separate (usually freeware) program includes Spyware.SCN-ToolBar or another type of PUP toolbar as either an optional or mandatory service.

Careful inspection of installation routines may give you a way to install the original program without installing Spyware.SCN-ToolBar, although SpywareRemove.com malware experts recommend that you try to use software with a clean history of not being associated with Spyware.SCN-ToolBar and other adware.

A Spyware.SCN-ToolBar infection should be readily visible due to its habit of changing error pages and default search engines for Internet Explorer. Spyware.SCN-ToolBar may also display advertisements without your consent via such means as pop-ups, redirects, altered search results or even link-embedding tactics that highlight keywords with links. Other web browsers haven’t been confirmed to be affected by Spyware.SCN-ToolBar’s attacks, although they have been known to be affected by similar PC threats.

The Problems with Spyware.SCN-ToolBar That You Might Not See

SpywareRemove.com malware research team has also noted that Spyware.SCN-ToolBar includes two other features that, while less obvious than the above examples, are even worse security risks for your PC:

Spyware.SCN-ToolBar will update itself without your consent. While this trait is common for PUPs and adware, Spyware.SCN-ToolBar can be used to broaden Spyware.SCN-ToolBar’s features and add even more dangerous attacks to its capabilities. There are no notifications when Spyware.SCN-ToolBar performs an update.
Spyware.SCN-ToolBar can gather information about your web-browsing habits without your consent. Besides being a needless resource hog, this invasive function is also a significant security breach and gives Spyware.SCN-ToolBar its classification as spyware.

Removing Spyware.SCN-ToolBar by the normal means of deleting browser toolbars may be ineffectual at deleting all of Spyware.SCN-ToolBar’s components – particularly its spyware features. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers, therefore, recommend deleting Spyware.SCN-ToolBar with the same anti-malware programs that you’d use against all types of spyware.

Spyware.SCN-ToolBar Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)

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Technical Details

File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

The following files were created in the system:

#	File Name
1	Windows\system32\custtlb.dll
2	Windows\system\custtlb.dll
3	Windows\system32\tbssaver.htm
4	Windows\system\tbssaver.htm

Registry Modifications

Tutorial: To edit and delete registry entries manually, read the tutorial on how to remove malicious registry entries.

Tip & Warning: Editing and removing the wrong registry keys can severely damage your PC, so remember to backup your Windows Registry! To optimize your Windows Registry and speed up your PC, download RegHunter's registry cleaner.

The following CLSID's were detected:
HKEY..\..\{CLSID Path} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{96bbdfe1-2951-4f81-811e-31df6436a329}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\CLISID\{96bbdfe1-2951-4f81-811e-31df6436a329}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\{96bbdfe1-2951-4f81-811e-31df6436a329}

Posted: August 3, 2012 | By SpywareRemove