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Short Name

SPYWARE:AD:CONTRA_VIRUS

Severity

Low

Recommended

No

Category

SPYWARE

Keywords

Spyware ContraVirus

Release Date

2008/02/19

Update Number

1213

Supported Platforms

idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+

SPYWARE: ContraVirus


This signature detects the runtime behavior of the spyware ContraVirus. ContraVirus is a rogue anti-spyware program that can install itself onto the computer through a Trojan or Web security holes. It constantly displays excessive and intrusive pop-ups alerting users to purchase the application. It can also update the application and database periodically.

References

  • URL: http://www.spywareguide.com/spydet_3552_contravirus.html
  • URL: http://www.spywaredetector.net/spyware_encyclopedia/Fake%20Anti%20Spyware.ContraVirus.htm

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