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Adware:W32/BHO

Name : Adware:W32/BHO
Detection Names : Adware.win32.bho, Adware.BHO.Agent.E
Category:Spyware
Type:Adware
Platform:W32

Summary

This program delivers advertising content to the user in a manner or context that may be unexpected and/or unwanted. It is usually annoying but harmless, unless it is combined with spyware or trackware.

Details

Registry Modifications

Creates these keys:

  •  HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\


Additional Details

This detection identifies Browser Helper Objects (BHOs) or plug-ins for Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) web browser, which typically are used to display advertisements. BHOs are, in general, useful utility programs that add functionality to the web browser, and run automatically each time the browser is launched.

Upon installation, these BHOs will connect to predetermined Internet servers, in order to retrieve advertising material to display.