Adware.Multidropper

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:38:47 AM

Type:

Adware

Risk Impact:

High

File Names:

Varies

Systems Affected:

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

Behavior

Adware.Multidropper is a generic detection for programs that drop more than one adware package.

Symptoms

The files are detected as Adware.Multidropper. The installed adware packages determine specific behaviors.

Transmission

Varies

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version August 5, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version June 22, 2011 revision 005
• Initial Daily Certified version August 5, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version June 22, 2011 revision 038
• Initial Weekly Certified release date August 11, 2004