WinAntiSpyware

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:48:42 AM
Type: Misleading Application
Version: 3.0.28.4
Publisher: WinAntiSpyware
Risk Impact: Medium
File Names: uwas6chk.dll uwasffNT.exe was6.exe WAS6.url uwasfsd.sys wasfsd.sys ApiMon.sys was6chk.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior


WinAntiSpyware is a potentially unwanted application that may use aggressive marketing techniques. There may be a number of versions from the same vendor that may vary in behaviour.

Symptoms


Your Symantec program detects WinAntiSpyware.

Transmission


This security risk is manually downloaded and installed.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version March 7, 2006
  • Latest Rapid Release version January 23, 2010 revision 040
  • Initial Daily Certified version March 7, 2006
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 24, 2010 revision 004
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date March 8, 2006

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