This component is part of AdvSearch.ActualNames
Component Name: pluginst.dll
Description of : ActualNames, also known as AdvSearch and SearchPike, is an address bar search hijacker for Internet Explorer, Netscape and AOL. Typing a phrase or keyword into your address bar will send you to an advertiser who has paid for those keywords.
Recommendation for :
This program is a threat to your system. Removal is highly recommended.
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: Adserve.ActualNames
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: ActualNames is packaged with KazaaMate. Can be installed by ActiveX drive downloaded from some pop-ups.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 2001