Spyware Information: EasyWebSearch
This is a hostile Active-X component. Active-X components are small programs that web pages install on your computer. They are normally used to bring special features, like streaming video or interactive controls, to web pages. Those that are considered hostile may not have any constructive purpose, but may violate your privacy or hurt your computer.
- Size: 159,744 bytes
- Threat level: Low (more info...)
- Detections: 35 this month: 0
- Author: Simpel Internet
- Appeared: 2/23/2005
Research
- Method of infection: EasyWebSearch can be installed via ActiveX drive-by download.
- Advertising: EasyWebSearch may create some popup advertisements.
- Browser degradation: EasyWebSearch hijacks certain Internet Explorer settings including homepage, search page, and blank page.
Spyware Detection Stats
- Spyware Fingerprints: 91,859
- Detections: 6,792,651
- Detections this Month: 798
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