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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:43:30 AM
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Type:
- Adware
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Risk Impact:
- High
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File Names:
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Msiesh.dll
iefeatsl.dll
image.dll
Mshp.dll
f2install.exe
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.Iefeats is an adware component that redirects Internet Explorer Start Page and modifies search functionality without permission. It displays pop-up ads and downloads files without the user's knowledge, which in turn can spread other security risks and may cause further damage.
Symptoms
Your Symantec program detects Adware.Iefeats.
Transmission
This adware component may be manually installed, or it may be installed as a component of another program.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version March 5, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version May 18, 2013 revision 019
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Initial Daily Certified version March 5, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version May 19, 2013 revision 005
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Initial Weekly Certified release date March 10, 2004
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