Signature Detail
Short Name |
SPYWARE:AD:NETWORDAGENT |
|---|---|
Severity |
Low |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
SPYWARE |
Keywords |
Netword Agent |
Release Date |
2008/01/02 |
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: Netword Agent
This signature detects the runtime behavior of the spyware Netword Agent. Netword Agent is an adware application that alters the Internet Explorer settings. It is installed as a Browser Helper Object, which stays resident in background. It tracks the user's Web activity and displays unwanted advertisements based on the user's search queries.
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