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Short Name

SPYWARE:BP:RUSSIAN-SEARCHBAR

Severity

Low

Recommended

No

Category

SPYWARE

Keywords

Spyware Trackware Russian Searchbar

Release Date

2007/01/16

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+

SPYWARE: Russian Searchbar


This signature detects the runtime behavior of the spyware Russian Searchbar. Russian Searchbar, also known as Yandex Toolbar, is a track ware application that changes the Internet Explorer default search provider to its controlling server without user permission. It also silently monitors and tracks the user's surfing activities.

References

  • URL: http://paretologic.com/resources/definitions.aspx?remove=Yandex%20Toolbar
  • URL: http://research.sunbelt-software.com/threatdisplay.aspx?name=Russian%20Searchbar&threatid=10737
  • URL: http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/pest.aspx?id=453079056

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