Description of Happy Search :
Happy Search is a peer-to-peer program that allows downloading and sharing of various files by connecting to the Gnutella peer-to-peer network. However, Happy Search bundles with it the nCase adware that sends pop-up ads and monitors your computer surfing habits. nCase then reports the collected data to its servers.
Recommendation for Happy Search :
It is recommended that you do a scan to find and remove the adware nCase bundled with Happy Search.
Trusted: No
Trojan: No
Chronic: No
Adware: No
Carrier: Yes
Browser Hijacker: No
Dialer: No
Commercial Keylogger: No
Remote Administration Tool: No
Suspected: No
Company Name: Happy Search
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: Happy Search is available for download from the company site as well as various download sites.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 2004