Adware.StatBlaster

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:35:40 AM

Type:

Adware

Publisher:

StatBlaster.com

Risk Impact:

Medium

File Names:

Statblaster.exe

Systems Affected:

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

Behavior

Adware.StatBlaster is an adware component, and may be used in partnership with other adware packages.

Symptoms

The files are detected as Adware.StatBlaster.

• Possible interference when shutting down.
• Possible connection via Web browser to ad sites or to statblaster.com.

Transmission

Most likely downloaded from a site that includes adware, or from Statblaster.com, as part of a "Baseball Fantasy" promotion.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version November 12, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version March 14, 2011 revision 025
• Initial Daily Certified version November 12, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version March 14, 2011 revision 038
• Initial Weekly Certified release date November 12, 2003