Updated: February 13, 2007 11:42:31 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: Medium
File Names: AANTX.dll,WinExplore.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.Getup.B is a Browser Helper Object that displays advertisements on a compromised computer.
Symptoms
Presence of the following files:
- %System%\AANTX.DLL
- %System%\WinExplore.exe
Transmission
This program has to be manually installed or it can be installed as part of other adware
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version January 26, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version January 26, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version June 14, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date February 2, 2005
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