Ranked
#73,012
Worldwide
Ranked
#36,952
US
Lifespan
< 1
Days
 

LocalCrimeWatcher Internet Explorer Toolbar

Published by Mindspark Interactive Network

Details

Location:C:\Program Files\LocalCrimeWatcher_a9\bar\6.bin
Install size:10.19 MB (10,689,961 bytes)
About URL:http://support.mindspark.com/
Uninstall:rundll32 "C:\Program Files\LocalCrimeWatcher_a9\bar\6.bin\a9Bar.dll",O mindsparktoolbarkey="LocalCrimeWatcher_a9" uninstalltype=IE

The trust score is the reputation of LocalCrimeWatcher Internet Explorer Toolbar based on a number of factors including malware scans, behvaior, uninstall trends and general user experiences.
Poor Below average Good Excellent

Reasons behind trust score

  • Files installed (a9Bar.dll) are flagged as malware by multiple antivirus programs.
  • Automatically starts up each time any user logs into Windows.
  • Adds a toolbar to Internet Explorer.
  • Plugs into the Mozilla Firefox web browser.
  • Very poorly rated by third-party sources and expert users.
  • Known to be bundled through third-party installers.

7
Malware detections

a9Bar.dll has been detected by the following 7 antivirus programs:
avast!
as Win32:Mindspark-A [PUP]
AVG
as Zango
Kingsoft
as Win32.Troj.Undef.(kcloud)
McAfee
as Artemis!3F7583821989
McAfee Gateway Anti-Malware
as Artemis!3F7583821989
Trend Micro HouseCall
as TROJ_GEN.F47V1208
VIPRE Antivirus
as MyWebSearch.J (v) (not malicious)
In addition, a total of 8 unique files installed by LocalCrimeWatcher Internet Explorer Toolbar contain malware detections. Detections include a9medint.exe,a9srchmn.exe,appintegrator64.exe,a9barsvc.exe,a9brmon.exe,a9brmon64.exe,a9srcas.dll.
(Malware scans performed using the herdProtect meta-scan engines)

Trend data unavailable until this program becomes quantified in the next few days.

a9Bar.dll (Main Library)
Common path:C:\Program Files\LocalCrimeWatcher_a9\bar\6.bin\a9Bar.dll
Behavior:Internet Explorer BHO
Name:Mindspark Toolbar Platform for Internet Explorer and Firefox
Description:Mindspark Toolbar Platform
MD5:
7
3f7583821989e49412f4a3531f04744b
a9medint.exe
Behavior:Startup File (All Users Run)
Name:t8MedInt
Description:Toolbar Software
MD5:
6
59b38ccfd561682a7ee32d97656fa8fb
a9brmon64.exe
Behavior:Startup File (All Users Run)
Publisher:VER_COMPANY_NAME
Name:VER_PRODUCT_NAME
Description:VER_DESCRIPTION
MD5:
5
565575c26d63ffad0b81bc4eec13a145
a9brmon.exe
Behavior:Startup File (All Users Run)
Publisher:VER_COMPANY_NAME
MD5:
5
4c6bae7dbb9c97a51c65f2cb55069526
a9SrchMn.exe
Behavior:Startup File (All Users Run)
Name:Mindspark Toolbar Platform SearchScope Monitor
MD5:
6
6223c702ba8b1f0a3e95dfecc07b5dd4
a9SrcAs.dll
Behavior:Internet Explorer URL Search Hook
Name:Mindspark Search Assistant for Internet Explorer
MD5:
5
04b64f0232c841341e632517edc6c137
a9barsvc.exe
Behavior:Service
Publisher:COMPANYVERS_NAME
Name:PRODUCTVERS_NAME
MD5:
5
42b9d6e7b18f7ad09cf47323e592d421
AppIntegrator64.exe
Behavior:Startup File (All Users Run)
MD5:
6
41ddfb8d89acedc3bce9d0c779a5bf09
NPa9Stub.dll
Behavior:Mozilla Plugin
Name:Mindspark Toolbar Platform Plugin Stub
MD5:92bebe969f36c5e30fd0a670e10da839
a9regfft.dll
MD5:84d08ff96927b69bb1e7089d994c9619
a9regiet.dll
MD5:79d04f2ee9e27ecc28bae511fd10a6f1

Installs by Country

Installs in the United States



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Facts

  • LocalCrimeWatcher Internet Explorer Toolbar is developed by Mindspark Interactive Network.
  • It contains malware with multiple detections from the top antivirus engines.
  • This software is potentially unwanted based on the trust factor and experience of other users.
  • This software is typically packaged with 3rd-party software bundlers and installed as an optional 'offer'.
  • This program has a higher than normal uninstall rate of about 90.0%.
  • The primary function of the software is to integrate with Internet Explorer using a Browser Helper Object (BHO) with the name Search Assistant BHO.

PC Manufacturers

Acer 50.00%
HP 50.00%

User Demographics (United States)

SegmentIndex
Gender
Male58
Female42
Age
< 188
18-2519
26-3537
36-4569
46-60132
60+69
Education
High School150
College109
Post Graduate71
Household Income
$0-50k117
$50-100k90
$100-150k60
$150k+35
 
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