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Adware:W32/BHO
| Name : | Adware:W32/BHO |
| Detection Names : |
Adware.win32.bho |
| Aliases : |
Adware.Gen (Symantec) |
| Category: | Malware |
| 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 is the family detection for Browser Helper Objects (BHOs) that display advertisements. Upon installation, this particular family of BHOs will connect to predetermined Internet servers, in order to retrieve advertising material to display.
Note
BHOs are, in general, useful utility programs that add functionality to the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) browser, and run automatically each time IE is launched.
Note
BHOs are, in general, useful utility programs that add functionality to the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) browser, and run automatically each time IE is launched.