Updated: February 17, 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
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Initial Rapid Release version February 16, 2007
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Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version February 16, 2007
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Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
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Initial Weekly Certified release date February 21, 2007
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Writeup By: Jeong Mun