Adware.STIEBar

Classification

Category :

Spyware

Type :

Adware

Aliases :

STHomepage, Quick Meta Search, 0Cat Yellow Pages

Summary

Adware.STIEBar is a toolbar for Internet Explorer. The name of the toolbar is 0Cat Yellow Pages. The toolbar displays advertisements in the form of pop-ups while browsing the web. STIEBar has been seen in combination with hijacks to QuickMetaSearch.com (which is obsolete today).

Removal

Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it may block the file from running, move it to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or ask you to select an action.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

Adware.STIEBar installs as a BHO (Browser Helper Object), adding its own search button and toolbar.