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ErrorSafe

Date Published:
Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Threat Assessment

Overall Risk: Very Low
Privacy: Very Low
Productivity: Very Low
System Integrity:

Description


Category

Annoyance:  Any trojan that does not cause damage other than to annoy a user, such as by turning the text on the screen upside down, or making mouse motions eratic.

Rogue Security Software:  Security software that uses deceptive means for installation and purpose. Once installed, the rogue software usually uses scare tactics to inform the user that spyware or malware is installed on their system. The rogue security software then claims to offer remediation in exchange of payment. These applications can come bundled with other malware that serve other purposes. This software usually comes in the form of Anti-spyware, or Anti-virus applications.



Immediate Protection Info

 
DAT Release Product DAT Version
OriginalCA Antispyware v9
eTrust PestPatrol v5
eTrust PestPatrol v4
eTrust PestPatrol v8
CA Antispyware v9
01 24 2006
01 24 2006
01 24 2006
01 24 2006
02 17 2009
LatesteTrust PestPatrol v5
eTrust PestPatrol v4
eTrust PestPatrol v8
CA Antispyware v9
07 09 2009
01 11 2007
07 09 2009
11 09 2009
 


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