GameSpy Arcade bundler software program contains adware
| spyware-gamespyarcade (18252) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
GameSpy Arcade is a bundler software program that contains advertising-oriented spyware (adware) that is installed when GameSpy Arcade is downloaded on your system, with or without your permission. GameSpy Arcade itself is not spyware or adware, but it does install other pieces of spyware and adware. The bundled adware and spyware can be used to collect browsing session information to send it back to company servers and download and display new advertisements in a popup window while you are browsing the Web.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
If the GameSpy Arcade software is not desired, uninstall it from your system. Use an up-to-date antivirus or spyware removal program to determine if the target computer is host to a spyware program.
References:
- GameSpy Arcade Web site: GameSpy Arcade.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Windows 2000
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows 98
- Microsoft Windows 98SE
- Microsoft Windows Me
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Windows XP
Reported:
Nov 24, 2004
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