Spyware Information: AdServerNow
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: 62,484 bytes
- Threat level: Low (more info...)
- Detections: 11 this month: 0
- Author: Unknown
- Appeared: 2/23/2005
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- Method of infection: AdServerNow must be manually installed. It usually comes bundled with ad-supported programs.
- Advertising: AdServerNow creates popup advertisements.
- Security issues: AdServerNow will automatically check for, download, and install updates to itself. These updates may contain arbitrary code.
Spyware Detection Stats
- Spyware Fingerprints: 91,859
- Detections: 6,792,650
- Detections this Month: 797
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