VIRUS: POP3 .VBS
This signature detects e-mail attachments with the extension ".vbs" sent through POP3. This can indicate an incoming e-mail virus. VBSs (Visual Basic files) contain one or more executable scripts. Attackers can create malicious VB files, tricking the user into executing the file and infecting the system.
Extended Description
E-mail attachments with file extension .vbs may contain malicious code, such as a virus or worm.
Short Name
POP3:EXT:DOT-VBS
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
POP3
Keywords
.VBS POP3
Release Date
04/22/2003
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