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Adware.BrowserPal

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:40:29 AM
Type: Adware
Version: N/A
Publisher: www.browserpal.com
Risk Impact: Low
File Names: browserpal.exe adblck.dll adblck.exe BABarWnd.dll blckbho.dll bp.exe bptlb.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.BrowserPal installs itself as a Browser Helper Object and performs the following actions:
  • Displays advertising content
  • Installs software upgrade
  • Installs third-party application

Symptoms


The files on the system are detected as Adware.BrowserPal.

Transmission


Adware.BrowserPal must be manually installed.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version November 10, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 14, 2008 revision 052
  • Initial Daily Certified version November 10, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date November 10, 2004

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