Updated: February 13, 2007 11:39:33 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: Low
File Names: MirarSetup.exe,WinDmy.dll,NN_Bar21.dll,installer.cab,WinNB[xx].dll ([xx] = Version Number)
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.Mirar attempts to find Web pages that are related to the Web page currently being viewed. It also displays advertisements based on the URLs and search terms used while navigating the Internet. It will also attempt to download and install the Mirar toolbar from a predetermined Web site. This toolbar is also detected as Adware.Mirar.
Symptoms
The files are detected as Adware.Mirar.
Transmission
Adware.Mirar must be manually installed.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version September 18, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version November 21, 2009 revision 020
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Initial Daily Certified version September 18, 2004 revision 019
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Latest Daily Certified version November 21, 2009 revision 021
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Initial Weekly Certified release date September 22, 2004
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