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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:35:37 AM
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Type:
- Spyware
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Risk Impact:
- High
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File Names:
- hotdog.exe,
extra.exe,
hotdogid.ini,
extra_config_url.txt,
extra_notify_url.txt,
config_url.txt
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Behavior
Spyware.Hotra monitors Internet browsing habits by periodically sending the current URL (in Internet Explorer) to a Web site that the Spyware designates.
Symptoms
The system hangs for long periods of time while browsing the Internet.
- Your firewall blocks the files, as listed in the File names section below, from accessing specific Web sites.
Transmission
Spyware.Hotra is installed on the system when you visit a Web site.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version November 10, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
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Initial Daily Certified version November 10, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 12, 2003
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