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Adware.InetAntispy

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Updated: 13 February 2007 11:39:00 AM
Type: Adware
Publisher: BuySmarter
Risk Impact: Medium
File Names: Regms.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.InetAntispy is an adware component that downloads and displays advertisements.

Symptoms


The files are detected as Adware.InetAntispy.

Transmission


This adware program must be manually installed. However, some programs may have Adware.InetAntispy within them and install it as the program itself is installed.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version 12 August 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version 17 November 2009 revision 038
  • Initial Daily Certified version 12 August 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version 17 November 2009 revision 049
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date 18 August 2004

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