Spyware.SpyAssault

Behavior

Spyware.SpyAssault claims to be a spyware scanner, but installs the Favouriteman spyware.

Symptoms

The files are detected as Spyware.SpyAssault.

Transmission

This spyware must be manually installed.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version July 21, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version July 2, 2009 revision 040
• Initial Daily Certified version July 21, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version July 3, 2009 revision 004
• Initial Weekly Certified release date July 21, 2004

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