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Spyware.Acext

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:36:29 AM
Type: Spyware
Risk Impact: High
File Names: ie_32.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Spyware.Acext is a spyware program that contacts a predefined server for tracking purposes.

Symptoms


Your Symantec antivirus program detects Spyware.Acext.

Transmission


This program must be manually installed or may be installed when installing another third-party program.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version January 3, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version January 3, 2004
  • Initial Daily Certified version January 3, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version December 18, 2007 revision 039
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date January 7, 2004

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