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TypeSpyware

Aliases: APP:Adware-Gator (McAfee), Gator/GAIN/Claria (PestPatrol)

In the wild: No

Destructive: No

Language: English

Systems affected: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP

Encrypted: No

Overall risk rating:

Low

Reported detections:

Low

System  impact:

High

Information exposure:

High

 

Description:

This memory-resident spyware program usually arrives bundled with other software. It is usually included as an advertisement component and is installed mainly through consent by shareware and other free applications.

It displays pop-up advertisements and analyzes system usage. It can also monitor all the Web sites that an affected user visits and sends the information it gathers to Gain Company systems.

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Technical Details

Description created: Jul 29, 2004

Revision history: 
Nov 14, 2005 - Modified Grayware Report




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