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Trackware.Webhancer

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:33:37 AM
Type: Trackware
Version: Not available
Publisher: webHancer Corp
Risk Impact: Low
File Names: Wbhshare.dll Whiehlpr.dll Whieshm.dll WhAgent.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Trackware.Webhancer is a program that monitors Web sites visited and sends this information to a remote server.

Symptoms


The files are detected as Trackware.Webhancer.

Transmission


Bundled with other programs, particularly certain versions of Grokster and AudioGalaxy.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version August 18, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 26, 2009 revision 033
  • Initial Daily Certified version August 18, 2003 revision 003
  • Latest Daily Certified version June 26, 2009 revision 041
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date August 18, 2003

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