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Spyware.QuickSearch

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:40:01 AM
Type: Spyware
Version: 3.0.0.30
Publisher: NewDotNet.com
Risk Impact: High
File Names: quicksearchbar3_30.dll qvgqtb_setup.exe.
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Spyware.QuickSearch is an Internet Explorer browser helper object that logs searches and monitors Internet usage. It can also download and install updates.

Symptoms


Your Symantec program detects files as Spyware.QuickSearch.

Transmission


The toolbar that contains this spyware can be manually installed, installed by another application, installed silently, or installed through an ActiveX installer.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version October 21, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 2, 2009 revision 040
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 21, 2004 revision 002
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 3, 2009 revision 004
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 22, 2004

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