What is Adware.Catalog.a?

Discussion in 'Trojan Defence Suite' started by gorgelink, Feb 27, 2005.

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  1. gorgelink

    gorgelink Registered Member

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    Hi, guys,

    TDS found a Positive Identification in an EXE file.

    It found Adware.Catalog.a

    What is Adware.Catalog.a?

    I could find it nowhere! Norton AV and Lavasoft AdAware returned "no threats found" on the same EXE file.

    Thank you for a great forum!

    Gorgelink
     
  2. dvk01

    dvk01 Global Moderator

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    It's one of these new pests that downloads a mass bundle of adwares and spywares

    almost all the different antiviruses/antitrojans call these by different names
     
  3. gorgelink

    gorgelink Registered Member

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    Many thanks, Derek.

    Three things, though:

    1. It was discovered embedded in a 3-years old EXE file (and e-book) that has never been in use and is on my D drive. Not a natural choice for an adware downloader.

    2. NAV and Adaware were unable to identify it. In other words, it is not in their libraries/databases.

    3. Not a single mention of Adware.Catalog.a on Google. This is eerie and nigh impossible.

    Have a warm and safe week!

    Gorgelink
     
  4. dvk01

    dvk01 Global Moderator

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    It's possible then it's a false alarm as the adware catalog thingy is a new one taht has only been around for a couple of weeks
    send it to submit@diamondcs.com.au with note linking to this thread and they will check it
     
  5. gorgelink

    gorgelink Registered Member

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    Thanks again, Derek. It's good to know that you people are here to hold our hands.

    Gorgelink
     
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