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Adware.InstantAccess

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Updated: 13 February 2007 11:35:41 AM
Type: Adware
Publisher: e-Group
Risk Impact: Medium
File Names: %Windir%\access.exe %System%\EGDHTML_xxxx.dll %System%\p2esocks_xxxx.dll %Windir%\system\eghtm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.InstantAccess downloads ads, usually pop-up in nature, onto your computer.

Symptoms


  • The files are detected as Adware.InstantAccess.
  • Presence of the known dropped files.
  • Unwanted pop-up ads.


Transmission


Most likely from software downloaded from a participating site.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version 17 November 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version 21 November 2009 revision 020
  • Initial Daily Certified version 17 November 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version 21 November 2009 revision 021
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date 17 November 2003

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