Description of Screen Mates :
Screen Mates (http://www.adtoolsinc.com) are small executable programs distributed through e-mail. They display a humorous presentation, followed by one or more banner ads. These banners are embedded in the application and when clicked, will take you to a pre-defined web page. Newer versions of the software silently connect to the Internet and exchange information with a remote server.
Recommendation for Screen Mates :
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: Ad Tools Inc.
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: Earlier, it was being sent as a harmless email attachment.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: .