Adware.Broadcastpc

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.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version August 18, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version November 11, 2009 revision 055
• Initial Daily Certified version August 18, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version November 12, 2009 revision 005
• Initial Weekly Certified release date August 18, 2003

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