Adware.AdultLinks

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.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version November 26, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version February 8, 2011 revision 001
• Initial Daily Certified version November 26, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version February 8, 2011 revision 002
• Initial Weekly Certified release date November 26, 2003