Adware.MXTarget.B

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:40:28 AM

Type:

Adware

Version:

2.4.49

Publisher:

MX-Targeting (www.mx-targeting.com)

Risk Impact:

High

File Names:

mxtarget.dll

Systems Affected:

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

Behavior

Adware.MXTarget.B 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.MXTarget.B.

Transmission

Adware.MXTarget.B is installed when another program is manually installed.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version November 5, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
• Initial Daily Certified version November 5, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
• Initial Weekly Certified release date November 8, 2004