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Spyware.DesktopScout

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:38:05 AM
Type: Spyware
Version: 3.00
Publisher: GlobalPatrol
Risk Impact: High
File Names: svcagnt.exe dtsview.exe dtsview.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior


Spyware.DesktopScout monitors user activity and can control the computer.

Symptoms


The files are detected as Spyware.DesktopScout.

Transmission


This program must be manually installed and run on the computer.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version June 25, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 26, 2009 revision 033
  • Initial Daily Certified version June 25, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version June 26, 2009 revision 041
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date June 30, 2004

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