Adware.StopPopupAdsNow

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:34:44 AM

Type:

Adware

Publisher:

Stop Popup Ads, Now

Risk Impact:

High

File Names:

Host.dll

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

• Initial Rapid Release version October 6, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version January 14, 2011 revision 036
• Initial Daily Certified version October 6, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version January 14, 2011 revision 035
• Initial Weekly Certified release date October 8, 2003