Updated: February 13, 2007 11:40:59 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: Low
File Names:
upmod.dll
udpmod-1.dll
questmod.dll
questmod-1.dll
tl7000.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.Sa is a Browser Helper Object (BHO) that hijacks URLs and may upload system information. It may also dial high-cost numbers using existing modem connections.
Note: Detections dated April 1st, 2005 or earlier may detect this adware as Adware.SurfAssistant.
Symptoms
One or more files are detected as Adware.Sa.
Transmission
Adware.Sa must be manually installed.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version November 29, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version November 29, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 1, 2004
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