Adware.FakeMessage

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:38:42 AM

Type:

Adware

Risk Impact:

High

File Names:

Services.exe

Systems Affected:

Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior

Displays fake Windows error messages stating that spyware was detected on the computer and directs the user to download software.

Symptoms

Your Symantec product detects this threat as Adware.FakeMessage.

• A fake Windows error message is displayed stating that Spyware was detected on the computer.

Transmission

This adware must be manually installed.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version August 3, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version May 18, 2012 revision 001
• Initial Daily Certified version August 3, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version May 18, 2012 revision 006
• Initial Weekly Certified release date August 4, 2004