Signature Detail
Short Name |
SPYWARE:AD:YOURPRIVACYGUARD |
|---|---|
Severity |
Low |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
SPYWARE |
Keywords |
YourPrivacyGuard |
Release Date |
2008/01/17 |
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: YourPrivacyGuard
This signature detects the runtime behavior of the spyware YourPrivacyGuard. YourPrivacyGuard is a fake rogue privacy defender. It is an adware program that gives exaggerated reports of threats on a user's computer. Once the user's computer is infected, pop-ups are displayed as security message dialog boxes, which are designed to trick the user into purchasing the software.
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