Description of Adware.WorldSearch :
WorldSearch is an Adware implemented as a browser helper object which generates ads and pop ups to your system. It may silently connect to its controlling server, search-world.net for updates and for ads that will be displayed. This puts your privacy and system security at great risk.
Recommendation for Adware.WorldSearch :
It is highly recommended that this application be removed. Non-removal of this application will expose you to unscrupulous advertisers who will constantly send you numerous unsolicited ads.
Trusted: No
Trojan: No
Chronic: No
Trojan: Yes
Carrier: No
Browser Hijacker: No
Dialer: No
Commercial Keylogger: No
Remote Administration Tool: No
Suspected: No
Company Name: NA
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: It may have been installed by visiting malicious web page either by clicking on a link or by sites hosting scripted exploits which stealthily install downloader onto the system.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 2005