Spyware.e2give

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:40:06 AM

Type:

Spyware

Version:

1.0.0.1

Publisher:

Spyware.e2giveLLC

Risk Impact:

High

File Names:

iebhos.dll askearth17.exe pruttct.exe prutpct.exe skytown.exe ptech.exe prutsct.exe filgmo.

Systems Affected:

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

Behavior

Spyware.e2give is an Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object (BHO). It tracks where a user browses and also may monitor the length of time a user spends at a particular Web site. The user is identified by a randomly generated user ID.

It may also track the user's country, zipcode, and first name, as well as information about the user's computer. There may also be pop-up functionality when a user visits an affiliate's Web site.

Symptoms

One or more files is detected as Spyware.e2give.

Transmission

Spyware.e2give can be installed manually or by an ActiveX downloader.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version October 27, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version April 28, 2012 revision 034
• Initial Daily Certified version October 27, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version April 29, 2012 revision 009
• Initial Weekly Certified release date October 27, 2004