Adware.SafeSearch

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:37:47 AM

Type:

Adware

Version:

1.0.0.5

Risk Impact:

High

File Names:

Safesearch.exe Safesearch.dll, _safesearch.dll, aanyvkcf.exe, rgzcdhtn.exe

Systems Affected:

Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior

Adware.SafeSearch is a Browser Helper Object that redirects certain URLs to a specified Web site.

Virus definitions dated September 6th, 2006 or earlier may detect this threat as Adware.Safesearch.B or Adware.Safesearch.C.

Symptoms

The files are detected as Adware.SafeSearch.

Transmission

This adware program must be manually installed.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version November 26, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version May 9, 2012 revision 034
• Initial Daily Certified version November 26, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version May 10, 2012 revision 002
• Initial Weekly Certified release date November 26, 2003