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Adware.Yuupsearch

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Updated: 13 February 2007 11:42:12 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: High
File Names: yoop.exe yuups_toolbar.exe IE_agent.exe basis.xml error.html google_toolbar.dll nav.bmp red
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.Yuupsearch is an adware program that installs an Internet Explorer toolbar.

Symptoms


Your Symantec program detects files as Adware.Yuupsearch.

Transmission


Adware.Yuupsearch is typically downloaded from the Internet.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version 30 December 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version 5 November 2009 revision 048
  • Initial Daily Certified version 30 December 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version 6 November 2009 revision 003
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date 30 December 2004

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