Lizardlink 1.0.0

Lizardlink is a malicious web browser extension known for taking control of users' browsers to redirect web searches and inject advertising. When running in Internet Explorer, the program operates as a Browser Helper Object. The add-in engages in multiple behaviors, such as hijacking advertising on unrelated websites and injecting its own contextual link ads, banner ads, popups, and pop-overs, including on known ad serving sites. This malware is commonly bundled with unwanted third-party applications and can exploit web browser vulnerabilities for distribution. While the program does come with an uninstaller and is listed in Windows Add/Remove Programs, completely removing it can be challenging, and an anti-malware product may be necessary. The toolbar's functionalities include: - Injecting advertising in the form of contextual ads, links, and pop-ups - Changing the web browser's default home page to the affiliate search portal - Modifying the browser's search provider, built-in search box, and address bar - Modifying the 'new tab' functionality to launch the modified search portal page - Adding an alternative error page, DNS error, and 'page not found' functionality - Adding additional functionality to protect the search and home page settings.