SPYWARE: Elite Protector

This signature detects the runtime behavior of the spyware Elite Protector. Elite Protector is a rogue security software that is often installed by a Trojan. It uses scare tactics with pop-up and pop-under alerts in notifying users that their system is infected. It tries to connect to its own server to retrieve information and update status.

Short Name
SPYWARE:AD:ELITE_PROTECTOR
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SPYWARE
Keywords
Elite Protector
Release Date
02/01/2008
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
3375
False Positive
Unknown

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