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Spyware.WebSurfWatch

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:44:12 AM
Type: Spyware
Publisher: http://leithauserresearch.com
Risk Impact: Low
File Names: wswarc.exe,WSW.exe,WIND0WS.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Spyware.WebSurfWatch is a spyware program that monitors and records Web sites visited in Internet Explorer or AOL browsers.

Symptoms


Your Symantec program detects Spyware.WebSurfWatch.

Transmission


This security risk must be manually installed.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 18, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version December 29, 2008 revision 052
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 18, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version December 30, 2008 revision 004
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 18, 2005

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