Sophos

SuperiorAds

Aliases
  • AdWare.Win32.TrafficSol
  • Win32/Adware.GooochiBiz
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

 
Affected operating systems Windows
Characteristics
  • Installs itself in the registry
Included in our products from February 2009 (4.38)
Protection available since 18 June 2008 14:13:59 (GMT)
Last updated 31 December 2008 12:08:06 (GMT)
Detected by Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows, version 7, and PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange.

More Information

SuperiorAds is an adware-related application, including a plugin for Microsoft Internet Explorer.

SuperiorAds installs a Browser Helper Object with registry entries set under:

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects

SuperiorAds may also have a run-key registry entry set to re-register the plugin on startup using the existing <System>\rundll32.exe application.

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