Kazaa - Bundled Malware

Bundled Malware

In 2006 StopBadware.org identified Kazaa as a spyware application. They identified the following components:

• Cydoor (spyware): Collects information on the PC's surfing habits and passes it on to Cydoor Desktop Media.
• B3D (adware): An add-on which causes advertising popups if the PC accesses a website which triggers the B3D code.
• Altnet (adware): A distribution network for paid "gold" files.
• The Best Offers (adware): Tracks your browsing habits and internet usage to display advertisements similar to your interests.
• InstaFinder (hijacker): Redirects your URL typing errors to InstaFinder's web page instead of the standard search page.
• TopSearch (adware): Displays paid songs and media related to your search in Kazaa.
• RX Toolbar (spyware): The toolbar monitors all the sites you visit with Microsoft Internet Explorer and provides links to competitors' websites.
• New.net (hijacker): A browser plugin that lets you access several of its own unofficial Top Level Domain names, e.g., .chat and .shop. The main purpose of which is to sell domain names such as www.record.shop which is actually www.record.shop.new.net.