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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:34:19 AM
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Type:
- Adware
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Risk Impact:
- High
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File Names:
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SysNt.exe
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.ReferAd is an adware program that displays advertisements without your consent.
Symptoms
The files on the system are detected as Adware.ReferAd.
Transmission
This adware program can be manually installed, or more often, is included within other software, which installs the adware as the software itself is installed.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version September 25, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
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Initial Daily Certified version September 25, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 1, 2003
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