SPYWARE: Startnow

This signature detects the runtime behavior of the spyware Startnow, also known as Hyperbar. Using Browser Helper Objects (BHOs), this spyware hijacks the default homepage and AutoSearch functions of the browser and displays pop-up advertisements as users surf the Internet.

Short Name
SPYWARE:BH:STARTNOW
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SPYWARE
Keywords
Startnow
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
3375
False Positive
Unknown

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