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0148.0056 is now available, new definition file for Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition.
New definitions:
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Win32.Adware.Bannermod
Win32.Adware.Give2SMS
The” average Joe” probably sees the word "virus" as a generic term for all current threats out there in the wild. The reality is much different. There are a lot of categories which must be mentioned in this context. The word "virus" should not be used as a catchall term for malicious infections. A virus is actually a malicious file which has the ability to infect/add malicious code to other files; we currently see a downward trend of this type of infections.
Protect your privacy with new targets for June 2009
Newly created families for June (0148.0029-0148.0049)
ADWARE
Adware is a type of advertising display software that delivers advertising content potentially in a manner or context that may be unexpected and unwanted by users. Many adware applications also perform tracking functions, and therefore may also be categorized as tracking technologies. Some consumers may want to remove adware if they object to such tracking, do not wish to see the advertising caused by the program, or are frustrated by its effects on system performance.
Win32.Adware.BitTorrentBooster
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