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Spyware.SpyLantern

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:44:07 AM
Type: Spyware
Version: 5.0
Publisher: Spydex, Inc.
Risk Impact: High
File Names: setup.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior


Spyware.SpyLantern logs keystrokes, captures screenshots, and monitors Internet activity. The gathered information can be sent to a predetermined email address.

Symptoms


Your Symantec program detects Spyware.SpyLantern.

Transmission


Spyware.SpyLantern must be manually installed.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 17, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version January 2, 2009 revision 035
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 17, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 2, 2009 revision 041
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 17, 2005

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