Hacktool.Purpload

Behavior

Hacktool.Purpload is a security risk that allows the loading of signed or unsigned drivers on the 64-bit version of Windows Vista.

This security risk must be manually installed.

For additional information about Hacktool.Purpload, please see the Driver Signing on Vista 64 Symantec Security Response Weblog.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version August 7, 2007 revision 022
• Latest Rapid Release version August 7, 2007 revision 022
• Initial Daily Certified version August 7, 2007 revision 038
• Latest Daily Certified version December 18, 2007 revision 039
• Initial Weekly Certified release date August 8, 2007

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