Updated: 13 February 2007 11:37:35 AM
Type: Adware
Publisher: Spyware Labs Inc
Risk Impact: Medium
File Names: AdDestroyer.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.AdDestroyer claims to be a spyware remover, but it sets itself to run when Windows starts and remains memory resident on the compromised computer. When it runs, the software will periodically attempt to contact a server to download updates and instructions.
Some versions may display pop-up advertisements in Internet Explorer, claiming that the computer is at risk and that the user should purchase an upgrade to AdDestroyer.
Symptoms
The files are detected as Adware.AdDestroyer.
Transmission
This adware program must be manually installed or installed as a component of another program.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version 4 June 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version 14 June 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version 4 June 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version 24 July 2008 revision 024
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Initial Weekly Certified release date 9 June 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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