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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:46:48 AM
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Type:
- Adware
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Risk Impact:
- High
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File Names:
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svchost.exe
security.exe
svchost32.dll
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.Daosearch is a program that continuously changes the Internet Explorer homepage. It also displays advertisements and monitors search queries made through popular search engines.
Symptoms
One or more files detected as Adware.Daosearch.
Transmission
This security risk must be manually installed.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version April 13, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version May 1, 2013 revision 021
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Initial Daily Certified version April 13, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version May 1, 2013 revision 005
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Initial Weekly Certified release date April 14, 2005
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