QwikLinx

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 10 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 20
First Seen: February 19, 2014
Last Seen: October 14, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows

QwikLinx is considered to be adware which, when installed on a PC, may embed a Web browser plug-in that may embed contextual advertising links within a computer user's websites. When the website is loaded, QwikLinx may scan the content of the HTML and change numerous links in the website for ad targeted keywords. When detected, QwikLinx may embed a link through a double underline which, when clicked, may display an advertisement to the PC user. When the computer user hovers over the link, he may see a small dialog box containing an advertisement. When the mouse is moved away from the hyperlink, the ad unit may disappear. Also, other ads may occur on websites in the form of banners or pop-ups and with the text Quiklinx.

File System Details

QwikLinx may create the following file(s):
# File Name Detections
1. unins000.exe

URLs

QwikLinx may call the following URLs:

Qwiklinx.net

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