SPYWARE: SpySheriff

This signature detects the install time behavior of SpySheriff. SpySheriff hijacks the desktop, changing the desktop to display a warning message. The warning message tries to persuade a user into using the antispyware software it installs, which is SpySheriff. If the user opens Spysheriff, the warning message continuously reappears. SpySheriff can update itself periodically.

Short Name
SPYWARE:GM:SPYSHERIFF
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SPYWARE
Keywords
SpySheriff
Release Date
09/19/2005
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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