Adware.LinkMaker

Behavior

Adware.LinkMaker redirects search queries to a predetermined Web site. It also downloads other adware programs.

Symptoms

• Redirection of search queries to a predetermined Web site.
• Presence of file %System%\lmf32v.dll

Transmission

This program is installed manually or may be installed as a component of other adware programs.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version February 19, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version November 7, 2009 revision 021
• Initial Daily Certified version February 19, 2005
• Latest Daily Certified version November 7, 2009 revision 022
• Initial Weekly Certified release date February 23, 2005

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