Description of Pynix :
Pynix is a variant of the Transponder adware that connects to its controlling server pyn.pynix.com to download and serve ads on your desktop. This impedes surfing as it eats up system resources.
Recommendation for Pynix :
It is recommended that this be immediately removed from your system.
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: Pynix.com
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: Pynix may be installed via drive-by download from affiliate sites.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: January, 2005