Adware.VirtualBouncer

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:34:09 AM

Type:

Adware

Publisher:

SpywareLabs Inc

Risk Impact:

Medium

File Names:

VirtualBouncer.exe

Systems Affected:

Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior

Adware.VirtualBouncer masquerades as a legitimate spyware remover but sets itself to run when Windows starts and remains memory-resident on the compromised computer. The adware will periodically attempt to contact a remote server to download updates and instructions.

Some versions we have seen will prompt the user to purchase an upgrade to Virtual Bouncer, by displaying pop-up advertisements telling him/her that their computer is at risk.

Symptoms

The files detected as Adware.VirtualBouncer.

Transmission

This adware program must be manually installed or installed as a component of another program.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version September 24, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version November 4, 2010 revision 007
• Initial Daily Certified version September 24, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version November 4, 2010 revision 035
• Initial Weekly Certified release date September 24, 2003