Updated: 13 February 2007 11:37:37 AM
Type: Adware
Publisher: BrowserAid
Risk Impact: Medium
File Names:
msiefr40.dll
inetp60.dll
stlb2.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.BrowserAid typically installs itself as a Browser Helper Object and may perform other actions, such as:
- Redirecting search requests
- Displaying advertising content
- Updating itself
Symptoms
Files are detected as Adware.BrowserAid.
Transmission
The most common installation method for this adware is through Web sites.
Protection
-
Initial Rapid Release version 6 June 2004
-
Latest Rapid Release version 25 November 2009 revision 025
-
Initial Daily Certified version 6 June 2004 revision 004
-
Latest Daily Certified version 25 November 2009 revision 032
-
Initial Weekly Certified release date 9 June 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Technorati
Digg
Delicious
Reddit
StumbleUpon
Furl
Yahoo Buzz
Twitter
Facebook
Newsvine