AdBlock
The product is designed to stop popup ads but its popup blocking algorithms appear to be false. Sometimes it can also show its own ads. AdBlock monitors the users browsing habits and also communicates to the host server.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
AdBlock |
| Malware Type: |
Browser Helper Object |
| Company Name: |
Linkz Internet Services |
| Company URL: |
http://adblock.linkz.com/Home.php
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| Threat Level: |
High |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through ActiveX(In most cases it is installed without any AciveX warning on the systems with low security level) |
| Operation: |
Time of After restarting browser. |
Company Description:
AdBlock is software designed to stop unwanted popup window ads before they open. Adblock will give user an audio alert when a pop up window is blocked and most importantly Adblock will never interfere with the userâs surfing activity.
Spyware Description:
The product is designed to stop popup ads but its popup blocking algorithms appear to be false. Sometimes it can also show its own ads. AdBlock monitors the users browsing habits and also communicates to the host server.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> Installs silently -> Keeps watch on the users browing -> Shows its own ads -> Slows the browser -> Appears as a IE toolbar button0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
Folder information Created after Installation:
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
\Software\Linkz\Browser Helper LastUpdateCheckDate 1139388007 |
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| HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
\Software\Linkz\Browser Helper PopBlockEnabled 1 |
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| HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
\Software\Linkz\Browser Helper UpdateNotifyAfterDate 0 |
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