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Adware.EZSearch.B

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:40:21 AM
Type: Adware
Version: 2.0
Publisher: ezcybersearch.com
Risk Impact: High
File Names: ezs.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.EZSearch.B is an Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object Toolbar. It causes pop-up and pop-under ads, redirects searches to another site by modifying the Hosts file, and also contacts a remote server every time Internet Explorer is started.

Symptoms


One or more files are detected.

Transmission


The ezSearchBar is installed manually or more often through an ActiveX installer web page.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version November 6, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version November 6, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date November 10, 2004

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