POP3: .REG

This signature detects e-mail attachments that have the extension .reg and were received through POP3. Because .REGs (Registry Entries) files contain entries for the Registry, this can indicate an incoming e-mail virus. Attackers can create malicious entries, tricking users into executing the file and infecting the system.

Extended Description

The impact on the target system is dependent on the instructions contained in the malicious .reg file.

Short Name
POP3:EXT:DOT-REG
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
POP3
Keywords
.REG
Release Date
07/28/2004
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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