Adware.Surfairy

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:37:38 AM

Type:

Adware

Publisher:

Divago

Risk Impact:

High

File Names:

surfairypp.dll

Systems Affected:

Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior

Adware.Surfairy installs itself as a Browser Helper Object and redirects certain Internet Explorer URL requests.

Symptoms

The files are detected as Adware.Surfairy.

• Redirected Internet Explorer URL requests.

Transmission

The most common installation method for this application is through Web sites.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version June 6, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version June 6, 2004
• Initial Daily Certified version June 6, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version December 18, 2007 revision 039
• Initial Weekly Certified release date June 9, 2004