Updated: February 13, 2007 11:36:40 AM
Type: Adware
Publisher: PSD Tools LLC
Risk Impact: High
File Names: shell.exe; blaim.dll; blengine.exe; blengine.dll; game_dll.exe; game_install.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Behavior
When you run Adware.Buddylinks, it sends instant messages to everyone in your instant messenger "buddy list."
These messages contain links to a Web site from which users can download and run the program.
Symptoms
Your computer sends instant messages that include a link to
www.wgutv.com/osama_capture.php?.Transmission
The software must be manually downloaded.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version February 11, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version February 11, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version June 14, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date February 11, 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
