HTTP: Suspicious Javascript/SWF/PDF Obfuscation Download Attempt
This signature detects obfuscated JavaScript/SWF/PDF files. This is a technique commonly used by malicious Web sites to hide the malicious nature of the Web pages being downloaded by a user. A successful attack allows the Web page creator to take control of the victim's system.
Short Name
HTTP:STC:SUSP-OBFUS-DOWNLOAD
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Attempt Download Javascript/SWF/PDF Obfuscation Suspicious
Release Date
05/24/2018
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
3324
False Positive
Unknown