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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:40:16 AM
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Type:
- Adware
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Risk Impact:
- High
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File Names:
- hexn.dll,[6 random digits].exe
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.Umaxsearch modifies the start page of Internet Explorer. . Some versions of Adware.UMaxsearch will display pop-up advertisements.
Symptoms
The Microsoft Internet Explorer start page is reset to C:\RECYCLER\index.htm every time Windows starts.
Transmission
This security risk must be manually installed.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version November 5, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version April 7, 2011 revision 023
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Initial Daily Certified version November 5, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version April 7, 2011 revision 035
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 10, 2004
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