Updated: February 13, 2007 11:35:50 AM
Type: Adware
Version: 2003, 4, 29, 1
Publisher: N/A
Risk Impact: High
File Names:
QaBar.dll
QcBar.dll
SetupAdultLinks.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.AdultLinks is an adware application that modifies the search feature and adds a toolbar to Internet Explorer. The adware also monitors browsing activities in Internet Explorer.
Note: Definitions dated April 1st, 2005 or earlier may detect this security risk as Adware.AdultLinks.B.
Symptoms
The following symptoms indicate the presence of Adware.AdultLinks:
- The presence of several links to adult pages in Internet Explorer.
- The default search page changed to dev.ntcor.com.
Transmission
May be installed via Web pages. The user has to agree to the installation.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version November 26, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version November 26, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 26, 2003
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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