Adware.Twaintec

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:40:25 AM

Type:

Adware

Version:

1.4.19

Publisher:

Twain Tech (www.twain-tech.com)

Risk Impact:

High

File Names:

twaintec.dll

Systems Affected:

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

Behavior

Adware.Twaintec is a BHO (Browser Helper Object) that monitors web usage and sends this data to a remote server. This information is used to display pop-up advertisements.

Symptoms

Files on the system are detected as Adware.Twaintec.

Transmission

Adware.Twaintec is installed when another program is manually installed.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version November 5, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version January 14, 2011 revision 041
• Initial Daily Certified version November 5, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version January 15, 2011 revision 002
• Initial Weekly Certified release date November 10, 2004