Adware.Locator

Behavior

Adware.Locator is an Internet Explorer toolbar that displays advertisements from specific Web sites. The adware has the ability to download remote files and update itself.

Symptoms

One or more files detected as Adware.Locator.

Transmission

This adware must be manually installed.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version November 24, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version January 7, 2009 revision 037
• Initial Daily Certified version November 24, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version January 7, 2009 revision 049
• Initial Weekly Certified release date November 24, 2004

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