Adware.FakeMessage

Behavior

Displays fake Windows error messages stating that spyware was detected on the computer and directs the user to download software.

Symptoms

Your Symantec product detects this threat as Adware.FakeMessage.

• A fake Windows error message is displayed stating that Spyware was detected on the computer.

Transmission

This adware must be manually installed.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version August 3, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version March 4, 2009 revision 054
• Initial Daily Certified version August 3, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version March 5, 2009 revision 002
• Initial Weekly Certified release date August 4, 2004

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