Updated: February 13, 2007 11:40:28 AM
Type: Adware
Version: 2.4.49
Publisher: MX-Targeting (www.mx-targeting.com)
Risk Impact: High
File Names: mxtarget.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.MXTarget.B is a BHO (Browser Helper Object) that monitors web usage and sends this data to a remote server. This information is used to display pop-up advertisements.
Symptoms
Files on the system are detected as Adware.MXTarget.B.
Transmission
Adware.MXTarget.B is installed when another program is manually installed.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version November 5, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version November 5, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 8, 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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