Updated: February 13, 2007 11:35:40 AM
Type: Adware
Publisher: StatBlaster.com
Risk Impact: Medium
File Names: Statblaster.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.StatBlaster is an adware component, and may be used in partnership with other adware packages.
Symptoms
The files are detected as Adware.StatBlaster.
- Possible interference when shutting down.
- Possible connection via Web browser to ad sites or to statblaster.com.
Transmission
Most likely downloaded from a site that includes adware, or from Statblaster.com, as part of a "Baseball Fantasy" promotion.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version November 12, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version November 20, 2008 revision 056
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Initial Daily Certified version November 12, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version November 21, 2008 revision 003
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 12, 2003
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