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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:34:44 AM
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Type:
- Adware
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Publisher:
- Stop Popup Ads, Now
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Risk Impact:
- High
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File Names:
- Host.dll
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.StopPopupAdsNow is a browser helper object that blocks some Internet Explorer advertising pop-up windows, and instead, displays pop-up windows from paid sponsors.
In addition, the program will collect information, such as browsing habits.
Symptoms
Displays pop-up advertising windows.
Transmission
The most common installation method for this program is through Web sites.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version October 6, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version September 19, 2012 revision 020
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Initial Daily Certified version October 6, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version September 19, 2012 revision 023
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 8, 2003
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