This component is part of BullsEye Network
Component Name: adv.exe
Description of : BullsEye claims to be a privacy-protecting program that allows secure online shopping for its users. However, it is known to be a stealth-installing program that displays ads while you surf online. The ads contain discounts and offers depending on your search preferences. It also tracks your surfing habits, taking note of your search words used, in order to deliver related ads onto your desktop.
Recommendation for :
It is recommended that this be immediately removed from your system.
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: eXact Advertising
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: BullsEye Network may be installed as bundled software of free downloaded programs or may be installed manually.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 2002