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Spyware.EMailObserver

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Updated: April 27, 2006 4:23:49 PM
Type: Spyware
Risk Impact: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior

Spyware.EMailObserver is a spyware program that will invisibly copy all outgoing emails and accurately sends them to an email address.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version April 27, 2006
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version April 27, 2006
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 3, 2006

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