Adware.PSN

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:40:05 AM

Type:

Adware

Risk Impact:

High

File Names:

msupdate.exe

Systems Affected:

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

Behavior

Adware.PSN is a search-hijacker that is installed as a Browser Helper Object. It can update itself when Windows is started.

Symptoms

The files are detected as Adware.PSN.

Transmission

Adware.PSN must be manually installed.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version October 27, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version March 16, 2011 revision 020
• Initial Daily Certified version October 27, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version March 16, 2011 revision 024
• Initial Weekly Certified release date October 27, 2004