This component is part of TwistedHumor.com
Component Name: CartoonInstall.exe
Description of : Downloads from TwistedHumor.com contain a piggy-backed program called WNAD.EXE. This program can take over your browser and set a timer for generating lots of annoying pop-up ads that can significantly decrease web surfing speed. These pop-up ads cannot be blocked by regular ad-blocking software applications, and is reported to be one of the major causes of system crashes for slower machines.
Recommendation for :
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
Adware: Yes
Carrier: No
Browser Hijacker: No
Dialer: No
Commercial Keylogger: No
Remote Administration Tool: No
Suspected: No
Company Name: TwistedHumor.com
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: The spyware is bundled with free cartoon downloads from the website.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 2004