Description of Aureate/Radiate :
Aureate secretly installs itself as a browser plug-in along with its host application. It tracks your browsing habits to theoretically deliver targeted ads. It can secretly download and cause Windows to execute any arbitrary program into your computer. It also frequently causes Windows system and Internet browser crashes.
Recommendation for Aureate/Radiate :
It is highly recommended that this application be removed. Non-removal of this application will expose you to unscrupulous advertisers who will constantly send you numerous unsolicited ads.
Trusted: No
Trojan: No
Chronic: No
Trojan: Yes
Carrier: No
Browser Hijacker: No
Dialer: No
Commercial Keylogger: No
Remote Administration Tool: No
Suspected: No
Company Name: Aureate Media Corporation
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: This spyware is bundled with free downloads and some shareware programs.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 2003