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Adware.Adstation

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Updated: 13 February 2007 11:44:29 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: Low
File Names: adstation.exe adshook.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


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

Symptoms


One or more files are detected as Adware.Adstation

Transmission


The file must be manually executed to install this program.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version 28 May 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version 17 November 2009 revision 051
  • Initial Daily Certified version 28 May 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version 18 November 2009 revision 025
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date 1 June 2005

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