Updated: February 13, 2007 11:34:41 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: Medium
File Names: madise.dll,maAd.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.Magicads is a browser helper object that is used to display pop-up advertisements.
Symptoms
The files on the system are detected as Adware.Magicads. These files have reportedly been found in the Windows folder, though it is possible that they may be found elsewhere.
Transmission
This adware component must be manually installed or installed as a component of another program.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version October 2, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version January 14, 2009 revision 053
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Initial Daily Certified version October 2, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version January 14, 2009 revision 049
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 8, 2003
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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