Description of Twister :
Twister sets itself apart from other file-sharing programs by using Internet search engines instead of P2P networks for downloading mp3 and other music files. However, Twister carries with it several spyware programs that deliver ads, populate spyware files, and collect your Internet surfing information. The following are the spyware programs carried by Twister: Exact Advertising-Parasite, nCase, Weathercast, SaveNow, MarketScore, and BargainBuddy.
Recommendation for Twister :
It is recommended that you scan your computer to identify and remove spyware programs bundled with Twister.
Trusted: No
Trojan: No
Chronic: No
Adware: No
Carrier: Yes
Browser Hijacker: No
Dialer: No
Commercial Keylogger: No
Remote Administration Tool: No
Suspected: No
Company Name: Twister MP3
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: This may be downloaded from various download sites.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 2003