Updated: February 13, 2007 11:41:30 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: High
File Names: feat2.dll,mshp.dll,systk.exe,mfceh.exe,addlv.dll,addmu32.dll,and addrm32.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.CWSIEFeats is an Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object that changes various Internet Explorer default pages including the Start and Search Pages. It displays pop-up ads and downloads files without the user's knowledge, which in turn install other security risks and may cause further damage.
Symptoms
One or more files is detected as Adware.CWSIEFeats.
Transmission
Users are usually unaware the adware is being installed through some Web site.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version December 11, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version December 11, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version June 14, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 15, 2004
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