Profile - IST Istbar
| Name | IST Istbar |
| Unique Code | 3FD3S |
| Type | Adware |
| Severity | Critical |
| Description | IST Istbar is a toolbar used for searching pornographic Web sites. This program may display pornographic pop-ups, hijack your homepage and Internet searches. |
| Characteristics | IST Istbar may hijack your Web browser settings while Internet Explorer is running and install a toolbar. This toolbar may display pornographic advertisements on your computer. |
| Method of Infection | IST Istbar generally propagates itself using dialog boxes, various social engineering methods, or through a java scripting error. Usually toolbars are bundled with various, free software programs. |
| Consequences | Toolbars can monitor the Web sites you visit. |
