Signature Detail

SPYWARE: ErrorSafe

This signature detects the runtime behavior of the spyware ErrorSafe. ErrorSafe is a rogue program that gives exaggerated reports of threats on a user's computer. Once the user's computer is infected with ErrorSafe adware pop-ups are displayed that mimic normal Windows dialogue boxes that are designed to trick the user into purchasing the ErrorSafe.

References

• URL: http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2006-012017-0346-99
• URL: http://www.free-web-browsers.com/remove-errorsafe.shtml
• URL: http://www.spywareremove.com/removeErrorSafe.html