Updated: February 13, 2007 11:37:37 AM
Type: Adware
Publisher: BrowserAid
Risk Impact: Medium
File Names:
msiefr40.dll
inetp60.dll
stlb2.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.BrowserAid typically installs itself as a Browser Helper Object and may perform other actions, such as:
- Redirecting search requests
- Displaying advertising content
- Updating itself
Symptoms
Files are detected as Adware.BrowserAid.
Transmission
The most common installation method for this adware is through Web sites.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version June 6, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version June 30, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version June 6, 2004 revision 004
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Latest Daily Certified version August 2, 2008 revision 002
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Initial Weekly Certified release date June 9, 2004
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