AdWare.BAT.Shortcut.b


Detection added: 22.04.2024 23:30:04 (GMT+2)
MD5: C8FCD17732999346F71A0B58EC3DCADF
SHA1: 5F8CE003F0A7F11C0B09DEDD3EB792977A2E90CF
Behavior: Advertising Malware
AdvWare (Adware) or advertising-supported software is any software package which automatically plays, displays, or downloads advertisements to a computer after the software is installed on it or while the application is being used. Some types of adware are also spyware and can be classified as privacy-invasive software.


Platform: This malware written in BAT (Batch).
A batch file is intended to automate the execution of multiple commands on a computer
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP, DOS, OS/2


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Take the following steps to help prevent infection on your computer:
  • Use up-to-date antivirus software.
  • Get the latest updates for Operating system and your installed software.
  • Use strong passwords and password management software.
  • Use caution when opening attachments, accepting file transfers and clicking on links to webpages.