Updated: February 13, 2007 11:49:07 AM
Type: Misleading Application
Version: 2.0
Publisher: spywarequake.com
Risk Impact: Medium
File Names:
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\SpywareQuake 2.0.lnk
%Use
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Behavior
SpywareQuake is a Security Risk that is installed without user notification or consent by a Trojan.
Symptoms
One or more files detected as SpywareQuake.
Transmission
This risk is commonly downloaded by Trojans, but may also be manually installed.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version March 29, 2006
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Latest Rapid Release version January 7, 2009 revision 037
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Initial Daily Certified version March 29, 2006
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Latest Daily Certified version January 7, 2009 revision 049
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Initial Weekly Certified release date March 29, 2006
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