Updated: February 13, 2007 11:42:11 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: Medium
File Names:
smss.exe
mshepl.exe
mssetup.exe
svchost.exe
ups.exe
xcopy.exe
mdm.exe
dpvsetup.exe
autolfn
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.Findwhatever is an adware program that periodically changes the Internet Explorer start page.
Symptoms
The files are detected as Adware.Findwhatever.
Transmission
Adware.Finwhatever is usually downloaded from the Internet.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version December 29, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version March 25, 2009 revision 057
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Initial Daily Certified version December 29, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version March 26, 2009 revision 007
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 29, 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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