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