Exploit.ADODB_Stream_Object

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Name:	Exploit.ADODB_Stream_Object
Threat Level:	Medium
Description:	An ADO stream object contains methods for reading and writing binary files and text files. When an ADO stream object is combined with known security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer, a Web site could execute scripts from the Local Machine zone. To help protect your computer from this kind of attack, you can manually modify your registry. Since using a classid would detect the legitimate Adobe application, the actx is only used to Immunize the system from this type of attack.
Removal:	This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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