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Spyware.Keylogger

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Updated: 13 February 2007 11:37:18 AM
Type: Spyware
Risk Impact: High
File Names: Varies.
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Spyware.Keylogger records keystrokes and may send this information to a predefined email address.

Symptoms


The files are detected as Spyware.Keylogger.

Transmission


Spyware.Keylogger can be installed as part of another program, or by an installer that has a user interface.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version 1 April 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version 23 November 2009 revision 009
  • Initial Daily Certified version 1 April 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version 23 November 2009 revision 005
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date 2 April 2004

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