Spyware Research > Infections > Hijacker.WinSearchIE32
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| Name: | Hijacker.WinSearchIE32 | |
| Threat Level: | High |
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| Description: | A browser hijacker. Changes the start page to http://mega.directwebsearch.net/index.php and creates a copy of itself in the 'system32' directory where an entry will be created for it to automatically start-up. | |
| Type: | TT_Hijacker | |
| Also known as: | Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Delf.xm [Kaspersky Anti-Virus ] Dropped | |
| Threat analysis: | Search ThreatExpert to view reports | |
| Removal: | This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor. | |
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