Description of CWS.Datanory :
CWS.Datanotary hijacks your search and start pages to the Datanotary.com website by using a CSS stylesheet and sets it as a default stylesheet for all webpages viewed. This variant also uses a javascript code that will direct you to more pornographic websites when you try to view one pornographic site.
Recommendation for CWS.Datanory :
This is a severe threat and should be removed immediately.
Trusted: No
Trojan: No
Chronic: No
Adware: No
Carrier: No
Browser Hijacker: Yes
Dialer: No
Commercial Keylogger: No
Remote Administration Tool: No
Suspected: No
Company Name: CoolWebSearch
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: CoolWebSearch variants may be installed by popup ads through successful exploitation of security holes in Internet Explorer browser.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: May, 2003