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Severity: Medium
This attack could pose a moderate security threat. It does not require immediate action.Description
This signature detects the spyware reporting information to its controlling server.Additional Information
Spyware.Dogpile is a spyware program that installs a toolbar and gathers personal information through its search function.Spyware:
Programs that have the ability to scan systems or monitor activity, and relay information to other computers or locations in cyber-space. Among the information that may be actively or passively gathered and disseminated by Spyware are passwords, log-in details, account numbers, personal information, individual files, or other personal documents. Spyware may also gather and distribute information related to the user's computer, applications running on the computer, Internet browser usage, or other computing habits.
Spyware frequently attempts to remain unnoticed, either by actively hiding or by simply not making its presence on a system known to the user. Spyware can be downloaded from Web sites (typically in shareware or freeware), email messages, and instant messengers. Additionally, a user may unknowingly receive and/or trigger spyware by accepting an End User License Agreement from a software program linked to the spyware, or from visiting a Web site that downloads the spyware with or without an End User License Agreement.
Affected
- Windows