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Adware/Shorty

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Adware/Shorty - 06-04-30


General Info:

This threat is a "PE" executable file, with file size 126976

Network/Internet:

  • Connects to Server: HTTP
  • Other Payloads: Downloads updates

recommended-action-logoRecommended Action


    FortiGate systems:
  • check the main screen using the web interface to ensure the latest AV/NIDS database has been downloaded and installed -- if required, enable the "Allow Push Update" option

    • FortiClient systems:
  • Quarantine/Delete infected files detected and replace infected files with clean backup copies

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ID 66834
Released Apr 30, 2006
Description
Updated		 May 05, 2006
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Platform Profile Adware typically display advertising content to the user. This advertising content may take many forms, but is typically in the form of web browser pop-up advertisements. In most circumstances, the user is not aware of the Adware component being installed on the local machine.