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Adware.EnhanceMSearch

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:45:17 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: High
File Names: HelperInstaller.exe Helper101.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.EnhanceMSearch is a Browser Helper Object that tracks keywords typed in popular web search engines such as google, and displays advertisements based on those keywords.

Symptoms


Your Symantec program detects Adware.EnhanceMSearch.

Transmission


This security risk can be installed as part of another program.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version June 22, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version December 30, 2008 revision 050
  • Initial Daily Certified version June 22, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version December 31, 2008 revision 003
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date June 22, 2005

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