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Adware:W32/WinFetcher
Summary
This program delivers advertising content to the user. It is usually annoying but harmless, unless it is combined with spyware or trackware.
Additional Details
This is the family description for the Adware:W32/WinFetch adware family. There are multiple variants in this family.
Installation
WinFetch adware installs itself in the current working directory and creates a data file named:
This file could possibly be updated to be an actual file downloaded from the Internet.
The adware program has an auto-update functionality. Some remote sites it may attempt to connect to are:
Additionally, Internet Explorer may crash or become unstable once this adware has been installed.
The adware uses registry Run keys as launch points.
Note
WinFetch is realated to Statblaster adware.
Installation
WinFetch adware installs itself in the current working directory and creates a data file named:
- sample.dll.
This file could possibly be updated to be an actual file downloaded from the Internet.
The adware program has an auto-update functionality. Some remote sites it may attempt to connect to are:
- http://www.jmnad1.com/
- http://origin.statbuster.com/
Additionally, Internet Explorer may crash or become unstable once this adware has been installed.
The adware uses registry Run keys as launch points.
Note
WinFetch is realated to Statblaster adware.