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Adware/Smartdove

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Adware/Smartdove is classified as Adware.   Adware are software components that display unsolicited advertisements.
The Fortinet Anti-Spyware Research Team is currently in the process of creating a detailed description for this Spyware.
For additional information about Adware, and how Fortinet classifies Spyware threats please see Fortinet's paper in PDF format:
Spyware Classification and Terms.

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Date Version Detail
2021-02-09 83.91300 Sig Updated
2020-11-25 82.09200 Sig Added
ID 71075
Released Jan 11, 2007
Description
Updated		 Jan 11, 2007
Platform Profile Adware typically display advertising content to the user. This advertising content may take many forms, but is typically in the form of web browser pop-up advertisements. In most circumstances, the user is not aware of the Adware component being installed on the local machine.