Adware.Netpal

Behavior

Adware.Netpal is a Browser Helper Object that tracks Web-browsing habits, and may display targeted pop-up advertisements.

Symptoms

• Existence of any files detected as Adware.Netpal.
• Existence of registry keys that adware created (see the "Technical Details" section for details).
• Internet Explorer may be unusually slow or unstable.

Transmission

Must be manually installed, or as a component of another program. It may be bundled with other adware applications, such as Adware.FOne.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 18, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version December 29, 2008 revision 052
• Initial Daily Certified version December 18, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version December 30, 2008 revision 004
• Initial Weekly Certified release date December 23, 2003

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