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CometSys

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Summary

 
Affected operating systems Windows
Protection available since 27 July 2006 08:08:05 (GMT)
Last updated 6 July 2009 22:38:14 (GMT)
Detected by Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows, version 7, and PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange.

More Information

CometSys is a potentially unwanted application.

CometSys is downloaded from www.screensavers.com upon retrieving a screensaver or wallpaper from the website. CometSys retrieves updates periodically from the screensavers.com network without user authorisation or notification.

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