POP3: .WSC
This signature detects e-mail attachments with the extension .wsc received therough POP3. This can indicate an incoming e-mail virus. .WSCs (Windows Script Component) contain scripts. Attackers can create malicious scripts, tricking the user into executing the file and infecting the system.
Extended Description
Malware writers often exploit WSC files to infect a target system.
Short Name
POP3:EXT:DOT-WSC
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
POP3
Keywords
.WSC
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