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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:41:16 AM
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Type:
- Adware
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Version:
- 2
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Publisher:
- CoolWebSearch
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Risk Impact:
- High
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File Names:
- ctrlpan.dll
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.CWSMSConfd.B changes the start page and search pages in Microsoft Internet Explorer, and then modifies the host file to redirect searches. It also adds adult-oriented Web sites to the Favorites folder and displays pornographic pop-up messages.
Symptoms
One or more files are detected as Adware.CWSMSConfd.B.
Transmission
Adware.CWSMSConfd.B is manually installed, or an ActiveX installer installs it.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version December 4, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version December 4, 2004
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Initial Daily Certified version December 4, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version December 18, 2007 revision 020
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 8, 2004
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