BargainBuddy Software Detection

medium Nessus Plugin ID 12010

Synopsis

The remote host has adware installed on it.

Description

BargainBuddy is installed on the remote host. This is an adware program that monitors web searches and displays advertisements based on the search terms.

Solution

Remove this software using a spyware or adware removal product.

See Also

http://www.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/pest.aspx?id=453068324

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 12010

File Name: bargainbuddy_detection.nasl

Version: 1.17

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 1/15/2004

Updated: 2/1/2022

Asset Inventory: true

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: x-cpe:/a:bargain_buddy:bargain_buddy

Required KB Items: SMB/registry_full_access