Adware.Magicads

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:34:41 AM

Type:

Adware

Risk Impact:

Medium

File Names:

madise.dll,maAd.exe

Systems Affected:

Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior

Adware.Magicads is a browser helper object that is used to display pop-up advertisements.

Symptoms

The files on the system are detected as Adware.Magicads. These files have reportedly been found in the Windows folder, though it is possible that they may be found elsewhere.

Transmission

This adware component must be manually installed or installed as a component of another program.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version October 2, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
• Initial Daily Certified version October 2, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
• Initial Weekly Certified release date October 8, 2003