Adware.PortalScan

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:35:24 AM

Type:

Adware

Risk Impact:

High

File Names:

mwsvm.exe slmss.exe.

Systems Affected:

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

Behavior

Adware.PortalScan is an adware program that connects to various portal sites.

Symptoms

Your Symantec program detects Adware.PortalScan.
Excessive pop-up advertisments.

Transmission

Most likely transmitted from Web sites.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version November 3, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version March 14, 2011 revision 025
• Initial Daily Certified version November 3, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version March 14, 2011 revision 038
• Initial Weekly Certified release date November 5, 2003