Updated: March 22, 2007 7:30:27 PM
Type: Spyware
Infection Length: Varies
Name: Comet Cursor Plus
Version: 4.3.333.22
Publisher: Comet Systems
Risk Impact: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Spyware.CometCursor is an Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object. It installs a toolbar that has links to affiliate sites. It installs a search bar and logs usage statistics.
Comet Cursor is bundled with with various programs or can be downloaded from a Web page using an ActiveX installer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version September 16, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version June 26, 2009 revision 033
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Initial Daily Certified version September 16, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version June 26, 2009 revision 041
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Initial Weekly Certified release date September 17, 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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