Updated: February 13, 2007 11:40:06 AM
Type: Spyware
Version: 1.0.0.1
Publisher: Spyware.e2giveLLC
Risk Impact: High
File Names:
iebhos.dll
askearth17.exe
pruttct.exe
prutpct.exe
skytown.exe
ptech.exe
prutsct.exe
filgmo.
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Spyware.e2give is an Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object (BHO). It tracks where a user browses and also may monitor the length of time a user spends at a particular Web site. The user is identified by a randomly generated user ID.
It may also track the user's country, zipcode, and first name, as well as information about the user's computer. There may also be pop-up functionality when a user visits an affiliate's Web site.
Symptoms
One or more files is detected as Spyware.e2give.
Transmission
Spyware.e2give can be installed manually or by an ActiveX downloader.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version October 27, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version October 27, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version June 14, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 27, 2004
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