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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:34:09 AM
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Type:
- Adware
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Publisher:
- SpywareLabs Inc
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Risk Impact:
- Medium
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File Names:
- VirtualBouncer.exe
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.VirtualBouncer masquerades as a legitimate spyware remover but sets itself to run when Windows starts and remains memory-resident on the compromised computer. The adware will periodically attempt to contact a remote server to download updates and instructions.
Some versions we have seen will prompt the user to purchase an upgrade to Virtual Bouncer, by displaying pop-up advertisements telling him/her that their computer is at risk.
Symptoms
The files detected as Adware.VirtualBouncer.
Transmission
This adware program must be manually installed or installed as a component of another program.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version September 24, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version November 4, 2010 revision 007
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Initial Daily Certified version September 24, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version November 4, 2010 revision 035
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Initial Weekly Certified release date September 24, 2003
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