Adware.MaxSearch

Behavior

Adware.MaxSearch is an Internet Explorer toolbar that redirects hijacks searches to maxifind.com.

Symptoms

One or more files detected as Adware.MaxSearch.

Transmission

This program must be manually installed although there have been reports of this program being downloaded as part of another programs installation.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version 8 June 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version 23 November 2009 revision 049
• Initial Daily Certified version 8 June 2005 revision 019
• Latest Daily Certified version 24 November 2009 revision 005
• Initial Weekly Certified release date 8 June 2005

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