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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:41:49 AM
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Type:
- Adware
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Version:
- 1.004
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Risk Impact:
- Low
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File Names:
- toolbar.dll
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.ActiveSearch is an Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object Toolbar. It displays pop-up adverts and may track a user's Internet usage and search results.
Symptoms
One or more files is detected as Adware.ActiveSearch.
Transmission
Adware.ActiveSearch commonly arrives bundled with other programs such as Grokster.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version December 15, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
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Initial Daily Certified version December 15, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 15, 2004
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