Updated: February 13, 2007 11:46:09 AM
Type: Adware
Version: 1.00
Publisher: n\a
Risk Impact: High
File Names: sp2update.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows CE, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.SP2Update tracks URLs visited and search terms entered into Internet Explorer windows. This information is then used to display targeted advertisements on the compromised computer.
Symptoms
Files are detected as Adware.SP2Update
Transmission
This can be installed as part of another product's install.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version August 8, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version August 8, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 10, 2005
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