SPYWARE: Troj_spywad_x

This signature detects the runtime behavior of Downloader.AFH, also called TROJ_SPYWAD.x. TROJ_SPYWAD.x is a hijacker application. Upon execution on the infected machine, it adds an icon in the system tray, which cannot be removed by the victim. It creates a spysheriff folder and attempts to install it; it also attempts to download and execute a possibly malicious file.

Short Name
SPYWARE:GM:TROJ-SPYWAD-X
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SPYWARE
Keywords
Troj_spywad_x
Release Date
04/17/2006
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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