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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:32:43 AM
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Type:
- Adware
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Version:
- Not available
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Publisher:
- Bonzi
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Risk Impact:
- High
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File Names:
- BonziTapFilters.dll,BonziBDY.exe,IEHelperMiddleMan.dll
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.Bonzi is an adware program that displays advertisements and resets the Internet Explorer home page. The adware may also attempt to connect to various servers and download and execute arbitrary code.
Symptoms
Files are detected as Adware.Bonzi
- Presence of an icon of a talking Monkey or a Parrot in the system tray.
Transmission
This adware is bundled with other programs or can be downloaded from the publishers Web site.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version August 18, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version January 14, 2011 revision 036
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Initial Daily Certified version August 18, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version January 14, 2011 revision 035
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 18, 2003
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