Toolbar:W32/SweetIM

Classification

Category :

Riskware

Type :

Toolbar

Aliases :

Toolbar:W32/SweetIM, Toolbar:W32/SweetIM, SweetIM

Summary

SweetIM is an instant messenger add on.

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

SweetIM is an instant messenger add on. The application installs itself without providing sufficient notice in terms to the availability of choices presented with regard to automatic updating and automatic startup of the application; the absence of notification of a continuously running process in the background; installation on other user accounts. Data is collected, though SweetIM's EULA states:

  • All of the collected information is kept strictly anonymous,is non-personally identifiable, and is used only for purposesof delivering better search services.