BrowserModifier:Win32/CNNIC enables Chinese keyword searching in Internet Explorer and adds support for other applications to use Chinese domain names that registered with CNNIC (China Internet Network Information Center). This program is often installed as part of a shareware or freeware program, with or without user consent. BrowserModifier:Win32/CNNIC also contains a kernel driver that protects its files and registry settings from being modified or deleted. The program also includes automatic self-update functionality.