Spyware.CWSMil

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:43:07 AM
Type: Spyware
Risk Impact: High
File Names: mgs_32.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Spyware.CWSMil sends information about visited websites to a third party.

Symptoms


Files are detected as Spyware.CWSMil.

Transmission


Spyware.CWSMil can be installed manually or by an ActiveX control on some Web sites (known as a drive-by download).

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version April 13, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version March 28, 2009 revision 001
  • Initial Daily Certified version April 13, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version March 28, 2009 revision 003
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date April 13, 2005

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