CommAd

Category	Adware or PUA
Type	Adware
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


Affected operating systems	Windows
Characteristics	Monitors browser activity
Included in our products from	April 2007 (4.16)
Protection available since	4 January 2007 11:41:15 (GMT)
Last updated	1 March 2007 23:43:19 (GMT)
Detected by	Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows, version 7, and PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange.

CommAd is an adware application.

CommAd displays advertising popups and may monitor internet usage.

CommAd may download updates without notifying the user.

Some variants of CommAd install the Netmon hacking tool.

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