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Adware.CasinoClient

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:45:05 AM
Type: Adware
Publisher: www1.consumetalertsystems.com
Risk Impact: High
File Names: casstub.exe cassetup.exe casclient.exe casmf.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.CasinoClient is an adware program that logs keywords typed in Web-based search engines, such as Google. The adware also creates shortcuts on the desktop and displays advertisements at random intervals.

Symptoms


Unexpected advertisements appear in the Internet Explorer browser windows.

Transmission


This security risk can be installed as part of another program.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version June 16, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version October 27, 2008 revision 065
  • Initial Daily Certified version June 16, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version October 28, 2008 revision 004
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date June 22, 2005

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

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