Description of CWS.XXXvideo :
This CWS variant hijacks search and start pages to direct to www.enjoysearch.info, and displays numerous pop-up ads while you surf. Resetting your start and search pages back will not do anything as this hijacker will automatically reset your Internet options according to its specifics. It also adds a number of sites in your Hosts file, all of which are sites affiliated to CoolWebSearch.com.
Recommendation for CWS.XXXvideo :
This is a dangerous threat to your system. It is recommended that this be removed from your system.
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.com
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: CWS is installed by ActiveX drive-by download on Coolwebsearch.com affiliated sites.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 2004