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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:36:12 AM
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Type:
- Adware
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Publisher:
- Mindset Interactive, netpalnow.com
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Risk Impact:
- Medium
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File Names:
- Netpal.dll,or variants of this file name,such as N3tpa1.dll.
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
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.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version December 18, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version May 17, 2013 revision 036
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Initial Daily Certified version December 18, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version May 18, 2013 revision 003
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 23, 2003
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