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Adware.TMKSoft.XPlugin

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:35:17 AM
Type: Adware
Publisher: TMKSoft
Risk Impact: Medium
File Names: XPlugin.dll,Tmksrvu.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.TMKSoft.XPlugin displays pop-up advertisements during Internet browsing.

Symptoms


Displays pop-up advertisements during Internet browsing, which are completely unrelated to the current site being viewed.

Transmission


A third-party application or Web site installs this adware.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version October 27, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version March 25, 2009 revision 057
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 27, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version March 26, 2009 revision 007
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 29, 2003

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