Spyware Information: 404search
This application is adware. Adware is not normally a threat, but is usually considered a nuisance. It might have been installed by another application. It can pop up advertisements even if you have a popup blocker on your computer. It can monitor your computer usage to generate ads that you are more likely to respond to. Adware can consume processing power and network bandwidth, thus slowing down your computer and interrupting your workflow.
- Size: 41,984 bytes
- Threat level: Low (more info...)
- Detections: 62 this month: 0
- Author: Unknown
- Appeared: 1/31/2005
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- Method of infection: 404search can be installed via drive-by download.
- Advertising: 404search creates popup advertisements while Internet Explorer is running.
- Browser degradation: 404search hijacks some Internet Explorer settings, such as homepage, which can cause Internet Explorer to not function properly.
- Privacy policy: None.
Spyware Detection Stats
- Spyware Fingerprints: 91,859
- Detections: 6,792,654
- Detections this Month: 801
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