Spyware Information: AdManager
This application is adware. Adware is not normally a threat, but is usually considered a nuisance. It might have been installed by another application. It can pop up advertisements even if you have a popup blocker on your computer. It can monitor your computer usage to generate ads that you are more likely to respond to. Adware can consume processing power and network bandwidth, thus slowing down your computer and interrupting your workflow.
- Size: 229,854 bytes
- Threat level: Low (more info...)
- Detections: 434 this month: 0
- Author: Engage
- Appeared: 1/31/2005
Research
- Method of infection: AdManager must be manually installed. It is usually bundled with ad-supported programs.
- Advertising: AdManager creates popup advertisements while Internet Explorer is open.
- Privacy policy: None available online.
Spyware Detection Stats
- Spyware Fingerprints: 91,859
- Detections: 6,792,656
- Detections this Month: 803


