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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:37:35 AM Type: Adware Publisher: Spyware Labs Inc Risk Impact: Medium File Names: AdDestroyer.exe 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.AdDestroyer claims to be a spyware remover, but it sets itself to run when Windows starts and remains memory resident on the compromised computer. When it runs, the software will periodically attempt to contact a server to download updates and instructions.
Some versions may display pop-up advertisements in Internet Explorer, claiming that the computer is at risk and that the user should purchase an upgrade to AdDestroyer.
Symptoms
The files are detected as Adware.AdDestroyer.
Transmission
This adware program must be manually installed or installed as a component of another program.
Protection- Initial Rapid Release version June 4, 2004
- Latest Rapid Release version January 18, 2008 revision 038
- Initial Daily Certified version June 4, 2004
- Latest Daily Certified version January 25, 2008 revision 004
- Initial Weekly Certified release date June 9, 2004
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