Signature Detail

SPYWARE: Generic Downloader.g

This signature detects the runtime behavior of adware application Generic Downloader.g. Generic Downloader.g is a downloader Trojan. It downloads and installs personal anti-spyware; injects some fake spyware information into a victim machine, and then pops up windows to warn the user that a virus was detected. When the user closes the window, an advertising page is opened to entice the user to buy the anti-spyware products.

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References

• URL: http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/pest.aspx?id=453075061
• URL: http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/content/v_128719.htm
• URL: http://research.sunbelt-software.com/threatdisplay.aspx?name=Trojan-Downloader.G&threatid=42359