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Adware-BuddyLinks application

Feb 10, 2004 2:29PM PST

Program Information
Discovery Date: 02/10/2004
Origin: Unknown
Length: Varies
Type: Program
SubType: Adware

This is not a virus or trojan. It is an potentially unwanted program that requires users to download an installer, agreeing to the terms of the program, which includes sending a messages to all users on your AOL Instant Messenger buddy list with a link to the installer page.

This application works when visiting the www.wgutv.com or download.buddylinks.net websites. A link to these sites arrives in an instant message. Once this page has loaded, users are prompted to install and run a program.

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More: http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_101007.htm

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