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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:36:40 AM
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Type:
- Adware
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Publisher:
- PSD Tools LLC
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Risk Impact:
- High
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File Names:
- shell.exe; blaim.dll; blengine.exe; blengine.dll; game_dll.exe; game_install.exe
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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.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version February 11, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
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Initial Daily Certified version February 11, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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Initial Weekly Certified release date February 11, 2004
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