ADW_YABECTOR.SM
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003
Threat Type: Adware
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: No
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This adware arrives as a component bundled with malware/grayware packages.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Arrival Details
This adware arrives as a component bundled with malware/grayware packages.
Adware Routine
This adware connects to the following URL(s) to display ads on the affected system:
- http://www.{BLOCKED}tores.de/s/?affid=2017
SOLUTION
Step 1
Before doing any scans, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users must disable System Restore to allow full scanning of their computers.
Step 2
Close all opened browser windows
Step 3
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as ADW_YABECTOR.SM. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check this Knowledge Base page for more information.
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