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Adware.SystemProcess

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Updated: 13 February 2007 11:46:22 AM
Type: Adware
Version: 1.0.0.1
Risk Impact: High
File Names: ccapp.exe,navshext.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows CE, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.SystemProcess installs as a Browser Helper Object that displays advertisements, modifies security settings, and may download and install other adware programs.

Symptoms


Your Symantec program detects Adware.SystemProcess.

Transmission


This security risk can be installed as part of another program.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version 26 August 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version 23 November 2009 revision 034
  • Initial Daily Certified version 26 August 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version 22 November 2009 revision 020
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date 31 August 2005

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