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Adware.WebRebates

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:40:51 AM
Type: Adware
Publisher: TopRebates, Inc.
Risk Impact: High
File Names: disp1150.exe disp2000.exe SupportInstall.exe Webcpr0.exe Webcpr1.exe WebRebates0.exe WebReba
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.WebRebates tracks the user's Internet activity and displays rebate messages for certain Web sites.

Note: Definitions prior to April 4, 2005 may detect this security risk as Adware.WebRebates.B.


Symptoms


One or more files are detected as Adware.WebRebates.

Transmission


Adware.WebRebates must be manually installed.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version September 2, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 2, 2009 revision 040
  • Initial Daily Certified version September 2, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 3, 2009 revision 004
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date September 8, 2004

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