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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:38:42 AM
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Type:
- Adware
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Risk Impact:
- High
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File Names:
- Services.exe
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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
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Initial Rapid Release version August 3, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version May 17, 2013 revision 023
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Initial Daily Certified version August 3, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version May 17, 2013 revision 025
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 4, 2004
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