What is WebSparkle 1.0.0?

WebSparkle 1.0.0 is software application developed by Yontoo Technology, Inc.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 72.17% of installations running this operating system. WebSparkle 1.0.0's installer is typically 733.00 KB in size and installs around 7 files.

WebSparkle 1.0.0 is most popular in the United States with 28.09% of installations residing in this country.

About WebSparkle 1.0.0?

WebSparkle is a web browser extension designed to enhance the user's online experience by providing personalized advertising and search functionality. It operates as a Browser Helper Object in Internet Explorer, allowing it to seamlessly integrate with the browser. The add-in delivers relevant contextual link ads, banner ads, popups, and pop-overs to enhance the user's browsing experience. Additionally, it offers the ability to customize the browser's homepage, search provider, and new tab functionality to meet the user's preferences. WebSparkle may also provide alternative error page, DNS error, and 'page not found' functionality. It is important to note that WebSparkle is typically bundled with third-party applications and may be installed through web browser exploits. Overall, WebSparkle aims to provide a personalized and streamlined browsing experience for users while offering targeted advertising and search functionality.

Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in WebSparkle 1.0.0.

updateWebSparkle.exe (MD5: be8a65afe0b8edc1b9baf811dd41ffc5) has been flagged by 23 scanners:

Scanner Software	Version	Result
ESET-NOD32	8.9190	a variant of Win32/BrowseFox.G
IKARUS anti.virus	t3scan.2.0.127	Win32.SuspectCrc
Agnitum Outpost	5.5.1.3	PUA.Agent!
Antiy-AVL	0.1.0.1	GrayWare[AdWare:not-a-virus]/Win32.Agent
AVG	13.0.0.3169	MalSign.Generic.4B1
Baidu-International	3.5.1.41473	Adware.Win32.Agent.ARhW
CAT-QuickHeal	12.00	AdWare.Agent.ahbx (Not a Virus)
Comodo Security	17993	Application.Win32.Altbrowse.AK
Dr.Web	7.00.7.12100	Trojan.BPlug.17
Fortinet FortiGate	4	Adware/Agent
K7 AntiVirus	9.176.11566	Unwanted-Program ( 00454f261 )
K7GW	9.176.11566	Unwanted-Program ( 00454f261 )
Kaspersky	12.0.0.1225	not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Agent.ahbx
Kingsoft AntiVirus	2013.04.09.267	Win32.Troj.Agent.ah.(kcloud)
Malwarebytes	1.75.0001	PUP.Optional.WebSparkle.A
McAfee	6.0.4.564	Artemis!50A1C92CE39B
McAfee-GW-Edition	2013	Artemis!50A1C92CE39B
NANO AntiVirus	0.28.0.58720	Riskware.Win32.Agent.cqycvd
Sophos	4.98.0	Generic PUA GG
SUPERAntiSpyware	5.6.0.1032	Adware.BrowseFox/Variant
TrendMicro-HouseCall	9.700-1001	TROJ_GEN.F47V0228
Vba32 AntiVirus	3.12.24.3	AdWare.Agent
VIPRE Antivirus	27750	Adware.Agent

WebSparkleBHO.dll (MD5: 50a1c92ce39b17c6969ea9bf34d61366) has been flagged by 23 scanners:

Scanner Software	Version	Result
Agnitum Outpost	5.5.1.3	PUA.Agent!
Antiy-AVL	0.1.0.1	GrayWare[AdWare:not-a-virus]/Win32.Agent
AVG	13.0.0.3169	MalSign.Generic.4B1
Baidu-International	3.5.1.41473	Adware.Win32.Agent.ARhW
CAT-QuickHeal	12.00	AdWare.Agent.ahbx (Not a Virus)
Comodo Security	17993	Application.Win32.Altbrowse.AK
Dr.Web	7.00.7.12100	Trojan.BPlug.17
ESET-NOD32	9596	a variant of Win32/BrowseFox.F
Fortinet FortiGate	4	Adware/Agent
IKARUS anti.virus	T3.1.5.6.0	not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Agent
K7 AntiVirus	9.176.11566	Unwanted-Program ( 00454f261 )
K7GW	9.176.11566	Unwanted-Program ( 00454f261 )
Kaspersky	12.0.0.1225	not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Agent.ahbx
Kingsoft AntiVirus	2013.04.09.267	Win32.Troj.Agent.ah.(kcloud)
Malwarebytes	1.75.0001	PUP.Optional.WebSparkle.A
McAfee	6.0.4.564	Artemis!50A1C92CE39B
McAfee-GW-Edition	2013	Artemis!50A1C92CE39B
NANO AntiVirus	0.28.0.58720	Riskware.Win32.Agent.cqycvd
Sophos	4.98.0	Generic PUA GG
SUPERAntiSpyware	5.6.0.1032	Adware.BrowseFox/Variant
TrendMicro-HouseCall	9.700-1001	TROJ_GEN.F47V0228
Vba32 AntiVirus	3.12.24.3	AdWare.Agent
VIPRE Antivirus	27750	Adware.Agent