Adware.BarACE

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Updated: 17 February 2007 2:45:03 PM

Also Known As: Adware.ACEbar [Symantec]

Type: Adware

Infection Length: 488,912 bytes

Risk Impact: Low

Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior

Adware.BarACE is an adware program that is installed as an address toolbar in a Web browser without the user's consent when installing PCTurbo. It also sends keywords to a third-party URL.

Note: Virus definitions dated 16 February 2007 or earlier may detect this risk as Adware.ACEbar.

Protection

Initial Rapid Release version 16 February 2007
Latest Rapid Release version 14 June 2008 revision 017
Initial Daily Certified version 16 February 2007
Latest Daily Certified version 24 July 2008 revision 024
Initial Weekly Certified release date 21 February 2007

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Writeup By: Jeong Mun

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