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Adware.Affilred

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:41:33 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: High
File Names: inetconnect.dll; comnt32.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.Affilred redirects certain URLs in Internet Explorer to other URLs.

Note: Detections prior to June 29, 2005 may detect this security risk as Adware.Affilred.B

Symptoms


The files are detected as Adware.Affilred.

Transmission


This adware is installed manually.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version December 9, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 29, 2009 revision 039
  • Initial Daily Certified version December 9, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version June 29, 2009 revision 049
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date December 15, 2004

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