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Adware.SearchSpace

Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:36:11 AM
Type:
Adware
Risk Impact:
Medium
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.SearchSpace is an adware program that modifies the Web browser's default home page without your permission.

Adware.SearchSpace may also contact a predetermined Web site for advertisement-tracking purposes.

Symptoms


The files are detected as Adware.SearchSpace.
  • The default home page has been changed.


Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version December 17, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version February 24, 2011 revision 002
  • Initial Daily Certified version December 17, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version February 24, 2011 revision 003
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date December 17, 2003
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