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Spyware.DesktopSpy

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:37:20 AM
Type: Spyware
Version: 2.0
Publisher: SpyArsenal.com - KMiNT21 Software
Risk Impact: High
File Names: dsa.exe,PersonalDesktopSpy-v2.0-setup.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Spyware.DesktopSpy is a spyware program that captures screenshots at a predefined interval. This spyware can run in stealth mode.

Symptoms


One or more files are detected as Spyware.DesktopSpy.

Transmission


Spyware.DesktopSpy must be manually installed on your computer.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 2, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 2, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 2, 2004

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