Updated: February 13, 2007 11:43:35 AM
Type: Adware
Publisher: topantivirus.biz
Risk Impact: High
File Names: svchosts.exe,svchosts.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.TopAV replaces the Windows wallpaper with a wallpaper displaying fake virus alert message containing links to the topantivirus.biz domain.
Symptoms
Files are detected as Adware.TopAV.
The Windows wallpaper is replaced by a virus alert message.
Transmission
The adware must be manually installed.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version April 27, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version July 6, 2009 revision 041
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Initial Daily Certified version April 27, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version July 6, 2009 revision 053
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Initial Weekly Certified release date April 27, 2005
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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