Updated: February 13, 2007 11:40:16 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: High
File Names: hexn.dll,[6 random digits].exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.Umaxsearch modifies the start page of Internet Explorer. . Some versions of Adware.UMaxsearch will display pop-up advertisements.
Symptoms
The Microsoft Internet Explorer start page is reset to C:\RECYCLER\index.htm every time Windows starts.
Transmission
This security risk must be manually installed.
Protection
-
Initial Rapid Release version November 5, 2004
-
Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
-
Initial Daily Certified version November 5, 2004
-
Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
-
Initial Weekly Certified release date November 10, 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
