SPYWARE: Netword Agent

This signature detects the runtime behavior of the spyware Netword Agent. Netword Agent is an adware application that alters the Internet Explorer settings. It is installed as a Browser Helper Object, which stays resident in background. It tracks the user's Web activity and displays unwanted advertisements based on the user's search queries.

Short Name
SPYWARE:AD:NETWORDAGENT
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SPYWARE
Keywords
Agent Netword
Release Date
01/02/2008
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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