SPYWARE: ExactSearch

This signature detects the runtime behavior of the spyware ExactSearch (also known as eXact, eXact Search bar and Exact Searchbar), created by eXact Advertising LLC. Using Browser Helper Objects (BHOs), this spyware displays an IE toolbar and pop-up advertisements as users surf the Internet. It can also download and execute arbitrary code from its controlling server.

Short Name
SPYWARE:AD:EXACTSEARCH
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SPYWARE
Keywords
ExactSearch
Release Date
03/23/2005
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

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