Adware.BlockChecker

Behavior

Adware.BlockChecker is an adware program that sends its advertisements to contacts of instant messenger.

Symptoms

Unexpected advertisements are sent to contacts of instant messenger.

Transmission

This security risk is manually installed as a component of Block Checker.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version August 25, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version August 25, 2005
• Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
• Initial Weekly Certified release date August 31, 2005

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