Adware.Buddylinks

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:36:40 AM

Type: Adware

Publisher: PSD Tools LLC

Risk Impact: High

File Names: shell.exe; blaim.dll; blengine.exe; blengine.dll; game_dll.exe; game_install.exe

Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior

When you run Adware.Buddylinks, it sends instant messages to everyone in your instant messenger "buddy list."

These messages contain links to a Web site from which users can download and run the program.

Symptoms

Your computer sends instant messages that include a link to www.wgutv.com/osama_capture.php?.

Transmission

The software must be manually downloaded.

Protection

Initial Rapid Release version February 11, 2004
Latest Rapid Release version December 15, 2008 revision 018
Initial Daily Certified version February 11, 2004
Latest Daily Certified version December 15, 2008 revision 022
Initial Weekly Certified release date February 11, 2004

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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