Spyware.2020search

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:39:10 AM

Type:

Spyware

Version:

1.1.1.0

Publisher:

Visicom Media

Risk Impact:

High

File Names:

2020setup.exe Svchost.exe 2020Search.dll 2020search2.dll Srng.exe

Systems Affected:

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

Behavior

Spyware.2020search is a search hijacker that is installed as a Browser Helper Object Toolbar in Microsoft Internet Explorer. Certain address bar searches and unknown domain name searches will be redirected to the program's controlling servers.

The spyware requests several files during installation and sends IP and operating system version information to a server. This spyware comes bundled and installs Spyware.Shopnav.

Symptoms

The files are detected as Spyware.2020search.

Transmission

This spyware is bundled with various programs.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version September 3, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
• Initial Daily Certified version September 3, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
• Initial Weekly Certified release date September 8, 2004