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Adware.GAIN

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:32:40 AM
Type: Adware
Publisher: GAIN Publishing
Risk Impact: Low
File Names: Fsg_[VERSION NUMBER].exe Trickler_[VERSION NUMBER].exe CMESys.eGMT.exe GainPlugin.dll HDPlugin
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.GAIN is an adware program that downloads and displays advertisements.

Symptoms


Your Symantec program detects Adware.GAIN.

Transmission


This adware program must be manually installed or may be installed as a component of another program.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version August 18, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 24, 2008 revision 049
  • Initial Daily Certified version August 18, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 2, 2008 revision 002
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date August 18, 2003

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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