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Adware.GoGoTools

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:45:08 AM
Type: Adware
Publisher: SpecificMedia Inc,
Risk Impact: High
File Names: GoGoDisplay.exe GoGoLaunch.exe GoGoTools.exe HTMLEdit.dll TrackInst.exe LaunchAdware.exe GoG
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.GoGoTools is a Browser Helper Object that displays advertisements and downloads files. It also collects information on a user's browsing habits (such as websites visited) and may redirect default Internet Explorer search behaviour.

Symptoms


Your Symantec program detects Adware.GoGoTools

Transmission


This security risk must be manually installed.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version June 17, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version March 25, 2009 revision 057
  • Initial Daily Certified version June 17, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version March 26, 2009 revision 007
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date June 22, 2005

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