Adware.VirtualBouncer

Behavior

Adware.VirtualBouncer masquerades as a legitimate spyware remover but sets itself to run when Windows starts and remains memory-resident on the compromised computer. The adware will periodically attempt to contact a remote server to download updates and instructions.

Some versions we have seen will prompt the user to purchase an upgrade to Virtual Bouncer, by displaying pop-up advertisements telling him/her that their computer is at risk.

Symptoms

The files detected as Adware.VirtualBouncer.

Transmission

This adware program must be manually installed or installed as a component of another program.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version September 24, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version May 11, 2009 revision 039
• Initial Daily Certified version September 24, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version May 11, 2009 revision 049
• Initial Weekly Certified release date September 24, 2003

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