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Spyware.Apropos

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:41:02 AM
Type: Spyware
Publisher: peopleonpage
Risk Impact: High
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Spyware.Apropos is an Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object. It installs a toolbar that links to Web sites and sends information.

Symptoms


One or more files is detected as Spyware.Apropos.

Transmission


It is installed via an ActiveX control.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version March 6, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 3, 2009 revision 003
  • Initial Daily Certified version March 6, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 3, 2009 revision 004
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date March 10, 2004

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