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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:43:35 AM
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Type:
- Adware
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Publisher:
- topantivirus.biz
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Risk Impact:
- High
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File Names:
- svchosts.exe,svchosts.dll
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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.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version April 27, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
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Initial Daily Certified version April 27, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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Initial Weekly Certified release date April 27, 2005
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