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TypeSpyware

Aliases: AdvWare.Gator

In the wild: No

Destructive: No

Language: english

Systems affected: Windows 98, ME, NT, 200, XP, Server 2003

Encrypted: No

Overall risk rating:

Low

Reported detections:

Low

System  impact:

Medium

Information exposure:

Medium

 

Description:

This spyware usually arrives as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by a user when visiting malicious Web sites.

Once active in memory, it is capable of the following functions:

  • Monitor Web sites visited by an affected user
  • Send spam messages, such as special offers and advertisements
  • Access Web sites that are capable of modifying Internet browsers' search and startup pages

For additional information about this threat, see:
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Technical Details

Description created: Apr 19, 2004

Revision history: 

Jun 1, 2006 - Modified Grayware Report




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