SPYWARE: ContraVirus
This signature detects the runtime behavior of the spyware ContraVirus. ContraVirus is a rogue anti-spyware program that can install itself onto the computer through a Trojan or Web security holes. It constantly displays excessive and intrusive pop-ups alerting users to purchase the application. It can also update the application and database periodically.
Short Name
SPYWARE:AD:CONTRA_VIRUS
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SPYWARE
Keywords
ContraVirus
Release Date
02/19/2008
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