Updated: February 13, 2007 11:46:57 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: High
File Names:
pxwma.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.WebDir is an Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object that will modify specific URLs to include an affiliate ID.
Symptoms
One or more files detected as Adware.WebDir.
Transmission
This risk may come bundled with various programs.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version October 21, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version October 9, 2008 revision 053
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Initial Daily Certified version October 21, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version October 9, 2008 revision 054
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 26, 2005
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