Updated: February 13, 2007 11:40:43 AM
Type: Spyware
Version: 2.07
Publisher: Sirsearch.com
Risk Impact: High
File Names: pwrsdemo.dll,gamebar.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Sirsearch.com PowerSearch is an Internet Explorer Toolbar that allows the user to search the Web pages with a search box through sirsearch.com. It gathers information based on a person's Web surfing habits to provide to its affiliates for ads. Installing this program may also bundle IGetNet and KeenValue adwares.
Symptoms
One or more files is detected as Spyware.Powersearch.
Transmission
Sirsearch.com PowerSearch can be installed by an ActiveX download or it can be manually installed.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version November 20, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version July 2, 2009 revision 040
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Initial Daily Certified version November 20, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version July 3, 2009 revision 004
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 23, 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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