Adware.PigSearch

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:46:55 AM

Type:

Adware

Risk Impact:

High

File Names:

mouse.dll search.exe zsearch.exe hcalway.sys abhcop.sys

Systems Affected:

Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior

Adware.Pigsearch displays search links related to highlighted text in Internet Explorer Web pages and also displays pop-up advertisements.

Symptoms

One or more files detected as Adware.PigSearch.

Transmission

Adware.PigSearch must be manually installed.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version June 26, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version April 19, 2012 revision 038
• Initial Daily Certified version June 26, 2005 revision 002
• Latest Daily Certified version April 20, 2012 revision 002
• Initial Weekly Certified release date June 29, 2005