Adware.MediaPass

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:43:19 AM

Type:

Adware

Publisher:

windupdates.com

Risk Impact:

Medium

File Names:

MediaAccC.dll MediaAccess.exe MediaAccK.exe MediaPass.exe MediaPassC.dll MediaPassK.exe MediaG

Systems Affected:

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

Behavior

Adware.MediaPass is an adware program that monitors Internet activity and displays customized advertisements.

Symptoms

The files are detected as Adware.MediaPass.

Transmission

Adware.MediaPass can be downloaded from various Web sites.

Note: Symantec Security Response has seen instances where Adware.MediaPass has been bundled with other Security Risks such as Adware.180Search, Adware.SAHAgent, and Adware.NetOptimizer.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version April 19, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version April 24, 2012 revision 018
• Initial Daily Certified version April 19, 2005
• Latest Daily Certified version April 24, 2012 revision 020
• Initial Weekly Certified release date April 20, 2005