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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:42:58 AM
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Type:
- Adware
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Risk Impact:
- Medium
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File Names:
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helper.exe
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.Searchmaid is an adware program that periodically displays advertisements.
Symptoms
The files are detected as Adware.Searchmaid.
Transmission
Adware.Searchmaid can be manually installed or installed as part of the installation for another program.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version April 12, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version March 14, 2011 revision 025
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Initial Daily Certified version April 12, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version March 14, 2011 revision 038
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Initial Weekly Certified release date April 13, 2005
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