SPYWARE: IEDefender

This signature detects the runtime behavior of the spyware IE Defender. IEDefender is a rogue security application that is installed through fake codecs or BHO. It displays fake pop-ups and error messages to scare users into purchasing the full product.

Short Name
SPYWARE:AD:IEDEFENDER
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SPYWARE
Keywords
IEDefender
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

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