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.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version November 3, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version May 20, 2009 revision 052
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Initial Daily Certified version November 3, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version May 20, 2009 revision 054
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 5, 2003
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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