This component is part of DirectUpdate
Component Name: DUAdmin.exe
Description of : Running as an NT service, DirectUpdate works as a DNS client updater that also supports many Internet Protocols; when a new DNS is detected, it automatically updates your domain name. However, DirectUpdate bundles the Aureate/Radiate adware that silently installs a browser plug-in and starts to track your surfing habits. All collected information is then sent to its controlling server, to which the server then continuously feed back ads to your computer.
Recommendation for :
We recommend that the bundled adware be removed from your system.
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: William Levra-Juillet
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: This may be downloaded from the author's web site.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: Nov-00