Adware.Umaxsearch

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:40:16 AM

Type:

Adware

Risk Impact:

High

File Names:

hexn.dll,[6 random digits].exe

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

• Initial Rapid Release version November 5, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version April 7, 2011 revision 023
• Initial Daily Certified version November 5, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version April 7, 2011 revision 035
• Initial Weekly Certified release date November 10, 2004