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Adware:W32/Agent

First posted on 10 March 2009.
Source: SecurityHome

Aliases :

There are no other names known for Adware:W32/Agent.

Explanation :

This program delivers advertising content to the user. It is usually annoying but harmless, unless it is combined with spyware or trackware.

right]This is the family detection for adware programs - software that displays potentially unwanted or undesirable advertisements.

During installation and/or operation, these adwares will typically connect to remote servers to retrieve advertising content to display, or download and install additional components.

Registry

During installation, the following changes to the registry may be made:

Add sub keys or values in:

• HKCUSoftwareMicrosoftInternet Explorer

Sample Key:

• HKCUSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerExplorer Bars

Sample Value:

• HKCUSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerToolbarWebBrowser
  = ""
  

Last update 10 March 2009

 

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