Briss is an spyware (intrusive advertising software) made by
BlazeFind. It is usually installed to computers without any
warning or notification to users. The main component is a BHO
(Browser Helper Object) that creates a search toolbar in Internet
Explorer's interface. The spyware is capable or auto-updating
itself. It reports information about users' hard drives and
operating system version to its maker, that is why we consider it
a spying trojan.
For instructions on how to remove Briss spyware please visit this
link:
http://www.blazefind.com/index.php?section=help-bar
The main Briss's file is an installer that drops 3 files into
Windows System folder without any notice to a user. These files
are:
a.exe
jao.dll
bridge.dll
Then the startup key for the bridge.dll file is added to the
following key:
[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
This allows the dll to be loaded in memory during every Windows
session. The dll file works from under Explorer.exe (main Windows
component). The spyware connects to the www2.flingstone.com site
and reports certain data. It can also download and install
upgrades for itself.
When uninstalling Briss from Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs,
please select 'Bridge' and then click 'Change/Remove' button.
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