Updated: February 13, 2007 11:36:12 AM
Type: Adware
Publisher: Mindset Interactive, netpalnow.com
Risk Impact: Medium
File Names: Netpal.dll,or variants of this file name,such as N3tpa1.dll.
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.Netpal is a Browser Helper Object that tracks Web-browsing habits, and may display targeted pop-up advertisements.
Symptoms
- Existence of any files detected as Adware.Netpal.
- Existence of registry keys that adware created (see the "Technical Details" section for details).
- Internet Explorer may be unusually slow or unstable.
Transmission
Must be manually installed, or as a component of another program. It may be bundled with other adware applications, such as Adware.FOne.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version December 18, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version July 23, 2008 revision 037
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Initial Daily Certified version December 18, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version July 23, 2008 revision 039
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 23, 2003
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