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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:42:38 AM
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Type:
- Adware
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Version:
- 1.0.0.1
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Risk Impact:
- High
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File Names:
- ABX_Search.dll
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.ABXToolbar is a browser helper object that displays an unusually high number of Internet Explorer pop-ups.
Symptoms
- Search Page/ Start Page of Internet Explorer is modified without your consent.
- The presence of registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{00CEAF8F-BF59-429b-A1D9-91C88CCFE94B}
Transmission
This security risk is installed automatically over the Internet while browsing certain websites.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version March 8, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version April 24, 2013 revision 016
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Initial Daily Certified version March 8, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version April 24, 2013 revision 022
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Initial Weekly Certified release date March 9, 2005
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