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Spyware.DigitalNames

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:39:50 AM
Type: Spyware
Risk Impact: High
File Names: Bms.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003

Behavior


Spyware.DigitalNames is a search hijacker that is installed as a Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object Toolbar. Certain address bar searches and unknown domain name searches will be redirected to the program's controlling servers.

Symptoms


The files are detected as Spyware.DigitalNames.

Transmission


This program must be manually installed.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version October 11, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version October 8, 2008 revision 052
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 11, 2004 revision 002
  • Latest Daily Certified version October 9, 2008 revision 003
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 12, 2004

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