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Spyware.Winvest

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:38:04 AM
Type: Spyware
Version: 2.3
Publisher: Tropical Software
Risk Impact: High
File Names: winvestigator.exe wv.exe sysninit.dll syswvnt.dll syswvh.dll loaddll.exe syswvwin.dll syswv
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Spyware.Winvest is a program that:
    • Logs keystrokes
    • Captures screenshots
    • Transfers logs via email
    • Monitors in stealth mode


Symptoms


Your Symantec program detects Spyware.Winvest.

Transmission


Spyware.Winvest must be manually installed.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version July 9, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version July 9, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date July 14, 2004

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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