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Adware.Ntsearch

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:36:23 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.Ntsearch is an adware program that displays pop-up windows that contain advertisements when you browse the Internet.

Symptoms


  • Your Symantec antivirus program detects Adware.Ntsearch.
  • Numerous pop-up ads are displayed.


Transmission


Most likely transmitted from Web sites.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version December 29, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version December 29, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date December 31, 2003

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