Updated: February 13, 2007 11:42:47 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: High
File Names:
usrshutd.exe
vwipxspnt.exe
winmsdc.exe
dxconf.exe
truettf.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.FindSpyware is a security risk that displays fake warning messages and opens a predetermined Web site.
Note: Definitions prior to March 18th, 2005 may detect this security risk as Adware.MSNlist.
Symptoms
Your Symantec program detects Adware.FindSpyware
Transmission
Adware.FindSpyware must be manually installed.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version March 12, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version March 12, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version August 2, 2008 revision 002
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Initial Weekly Certified release date March 16, 2005
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