Item Description
Peer to peer file sharing software that serves ads to your PC and has been known to be bundled with other unwanted items.
Also Known As
Adware.Topsearch,Altnet TopSearch, TopSearch, PeerEnabler
Item Characteristics
| Allows Unauthorized Access To Your Computer |
| | Causes General System and Internet Connectivity Issues |
| | Delivers Advertisements |
| | Dials Expensive Numbers Usually Without Permission |
| | Disables Or Weakens System Security |
| | Floods Internet Connection |
| | Hijacks Keyword Searches |
| | Hijacks Web Browser Settings |
| | Installs Malware Components Without User Permission |
| | Installs Without User Consent |
| | Logs Data And Keystrokes |
| | Mass E-Mailing |
| | Monitors Online Activity |
| | Monitors Online Chats |
| | Provides No Or An Ineffective Uninstall Procedure |
| | Reports Your Data Back To An Unauthorized Party |
| | Silently updates Itself |
| | Spreads Via Email And Networks |
| | Steals Sensitive Passwords / Information |
| | Takes Screen Shots Of The Infected Machine |
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The most commonly found items and registry keys are displayed above |
