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Adware.AdBlaster   
Written by yangying   
February 21, 2008 16:54

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:43:55 AM

Type: Adware

Risk Impact: High

File Names: IEExplorer.exe adprot.exe ngpw36.exe ngsh33.dll ngsw31.dll

Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

The cross-platform virus is relatively simple and appears to have a low impact, according to Kaspersky. Even so, it could be a sign that virus writers are beginning to research ways of writing new code capable of infecting multiple platforms, said Shane Coursen, senior technical consultant at Kaspersky.

Behavior


Adware.AdBlaster is an adware program that displays pop-up advertisements.

Symptoms


One or more files detected as Adware.AdBlaster.

Transmission


This security risk can be installed as part of another program.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 12, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version February 13, 2008 revision 035
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 12, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version February 1, 2008 revision 007
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 19, 2005

Tags: Kaspersky Internet Security 2009, Free Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 Download, internet security, antivirus software, antispyware software, personal firewall, antispam

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