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Adware.MediaPass

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Updated: 13 February 2007 11:43:19 AM
Type: Adware
Publisher: windupdates.com
Risk Impact: Medium
File Names: MediaAccC.dll MediaAccess.exe MediaAccK.exe MediaPass.exe MediaPassC.dll MediaPassK.exe MediaG
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.MediaPass is an adware program that monitors Internet activity and displays customized advertisements.

Symptoms


The files are detected as Adware.MediaPass.

Transmission


Adware.MediaPass can be downloaded from various Web sites.

Note: Symantec Security Response has seen instances where Adware.MediaPass has been bundled with other Security Risks such as Adware.180Search, Adware.SAHAgent, and Adware.NetOptimizer.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version 19 April 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version 23 November 2009 revision 051
  • Initial Daily Certified version 19 April 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version 24 November 2009 revision 005
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date 20 April 2005

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