Updated: February 13, 2007 11:46:49 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: High
File Names: bho.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.Webext is a Browser Helper Object that displays advertisements based on keywords entered into Internet Explorer windows. It may also redirect destination Web pages.
Symptoms
Your Symantec program detects Adware.Webext.
Transmission
This risk must be manually installed.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version October 5, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version February 6, 2009 revision 050
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Initial Daily Certified version October 5, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version February 6, 2009 revision 049
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 5, 2005
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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