Messenger Plus! bundler software program contains optional adware
| spyware-messenger-plus (18307) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Messenger Plus! is an add-on for MSN Messenger that bundles optional advertising-oriented spyware (adware). The adware is installed when Messenger Plus! is downloaded on your system. Messenger Plus! itself is not adware, but optionally installs adware called C2Media on your system, which is also known as LOP.com.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
If the Messenger Plus! 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:
- Messenger Plus! Web site: Messenger Plus! | Get The Facts!.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Windows 2000
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows 98
- Microsoft Windows 98SE
- Microsoft Windows Me
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Windows XP
Reported:
Nov 30, 2004
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