SID 1:7568

Rule Category

MALWARE-OTHER --

Alert Message

MALWARE-OTHER Trackware webhancer runtime detection

Rule Explanation

This event is generated when activity relating to a spyware application is detected. Impact: Unknown. Possible information disclosure, violation of privacy, possible violation of policy. Details: Spyware is malicious software running on a host that may intercept or take information from the host system without a users consent or knowledge. Spyware is also capable of using a hosts Internet connection without the knowledge or consent of the user, in order to deliver that information to an unauthorized third party. This software not only uses available bandwidth on a network connection but also consumes system resources to the point of making the host unusable in some cases. Spyware can be classified into multiple categories depending on the behavior of the software. In particular this event indicates that the software detected is trackware. Trackware programs are used to send information about the user to third parties without the users consent. Ease of Attack: Simple. This is spyware activity.

What To Look For

No information provided

Known Usage

No public information

False Positives

No known false positives

Contributors

Cisco Talos