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Adware.AdBlaster

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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

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 September 19, 2008 revision 035
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 12, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 19, 2008 revision 039
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 19, 2005

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