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Adware.MessStopper

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:37:05 AM
Type: Adware
Publisher: http://www.fightpopups.net
Risk Impact: High
File Names: Varies.
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.MessStopper is an adware program that displays pop-up windows.

Symptoms


Your Symantec program detects this threat as Adware.MessStopper.

Transmission


This adware component can be manually installed.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version March 31, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version March 31, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date March 31, 2004

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

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