SPYWARE: WhenU-WhenUSearch

This signature detects the runtime behavior of spyware WhenUSearch, an adware application. This spyware downloads and installs updates automatically without user consent. It also displays pop-up advertisements based on the user zip code, Web activity, and keywords entered in search forms.

Short Name
SPYWARE:AD:WHENUSEARCH
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SPYWARE
Keywords
WhenU-WhenUSearch
Release Date
03/30/2005
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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