HTTP: Dangerous Extension Download (SCR)

This signature detects files being downloaded with an SCR extension. SCR files are Windows Screen Saver executable files and are not normally transferred through HTTP. Several malware authors use files with SCR extensions to spread viruses.

Short Name
HTTP:EXT:SCR
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
(SCR) Dangerous Download Extension
Release Date
09/09/2010
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown

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