Signature Detail
Short Name |
POP3:EXT:DOT-VBS |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
POP3 |
Release Date |
2003/04/22 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
di-5.3+, idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
VIRUS: POP3 .VBS
This signature detects e-mail attachments with the extension ".vbs" sent through POP3. This can indicate an incoming e-mail virus. VBSs (Visual Basic files) contain one or more executable scripts. Attackers can create malicious VB files, tricking the user into executing the file and infecting the system.
Extended Description
E-mail attachments with file extension .vbs may contain malicious code, such as a virus or worm.
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