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Favorit Network

Aliases
  • TrojanDownloader:Win32/Wintrim.BX
  • Downloader-BPJ trojan
Category
Type
What to do
  • If you've received an alert for a blocked PUA or adware and decide that the application is not suitable for your workplace, then follow the instructions for removing PUAs.

Summary

 
How it spreads
  • Web downloads
Affected operating systems Windows
Characteristics
  • Monitors browser activity
Protection available since 14 February 2009 22:52:40 (GMT)
Last updated 6 July 2009 14:41:42 (GMT)
Detected by Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows, version 7, and PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange.

More Information

"Favorit Network" is advertising supported software from www.favorit-network.com.

"Favorit Network" provides a mechanism for software producers to make money by installing the Favorit opt-in advertising engine software as part of the installation of their software. The result is a single downloader/installer that downloads and installs both the host software and the "Favorit Network" software.

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