Short Name |
SPYWARE:AD:IEDEFENDER |
---|---|
Severity |
Low |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
SPYWARE |
Keywords |
Spyware IEDefender |
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+ |
This signature detects the runtime behavior of the spyware IE Defender. IEDefender is a rogue security application that is installed through fake codecs or BHO. It displays fake pop-ups and error messages to scare users into purchasing the full product.