Short Name |
SPYWARE:BH:SEARCH4TOP |
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Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
SPYWARE |
Keywords |
Search4top |
Release Date |
2008/01/16 |
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 Search4top. Search4top is a browser hijacking and adware application. It alters the Internet Explorer settings and hijackes IE searches to www.search4top.com. It also pops up porn-related advertisements and passes user information to remote servers without the user's consent.