Updated: February 13, 2007 11:45:29 AM
Type: Adware
Publisher: www.surfaccuracy.com
Risk Impact: High
File Names:
Sacc.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.SurfAccuracy is an adware program that records keywords typed in popular websearch engines like google and sends this information to a predetermined server. It can also display advertisements.
Symptoms
Your Symantec program detects Adware.SurfAccuracy.
Transmission
This security risk comes bundled with various programs.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version June 28, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version October 20, 2008 revision 038
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Initial Daily Certified version June 28, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version October 20, 2008 revision 041
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Initial Weekly Certified release date June 29, 2005
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