SKYPE: Login Attempt

This signature detects attempts made by the Skype client to contact a Skype login server. By blocking connections that match this signature, Skype can be blocked from the network. Note: to improve accuracy, set the IP action of the containing rule to Block IP Destination.

References

URL: http://www.skype.com

Short Name
VOIP:SKYPE:LOGIN
Severity
Info
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
VOIP
Keywords
Attempt Login
Release Date
12/17/2009
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-19.4

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

vsrx-19.2

srx-19.3

srx-branch-12.3

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3410
False Positive
Rarely

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