Signature Detail
Short Name |
SPYWARE:BP:BROWSERACCELERATOR30 |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
SPYWARE |
Keywords |
Browser Accelerator |
Release Date |
2007/11/08 |
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: Browser Accelerator 3.0
This signature detects the runtime behavior of spyware Browser Accelerator 3.0. Browser Accelerator is a tool-bar plug-in that adds a third party utility bar to the Web browser; for example, search function and search results for paid advertisers. It is a track-ware application that collects potential personal information without user's consent and can associate it with a victim's browsing and searching habits.
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