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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:32:44 AM
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Type:
- Adware
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Publisher:
- Broadcastpc.tv
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Risk Impact:
- High
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File Names:
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Bpc.exe
Bpc_inst.exe
27.exe
28.exe
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.Broadcastpc is a program that downloads movie and advertisement clips onto the computer at predetermined intervals. This adware can track Internet browsing habits so that it can target a particular audience.
The clips and advertisements can be displayed whether the computer is online or offline. The advertisements are downloaded prior to the scheduled playback time.
Note: Virus definitions dated September 30th, 2004 or earlier may detect this threat as Adware.BroadcastPC.B
Symptoms
Your Symantec program detects Adware.Broadcastpc.
Transmission
This security risk can be manually installed or installed as a component of another program.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version August 18, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version August 14, 2011 revision 025
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Initial Daily Certified version August 18, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version August 15, 2011 revision 002
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 18, 2003
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