Endpoints are at risk
from potential threats other than viruses/malware. Spyware/Grayware refers to
applications or files not classified as viruses or Trojans, but can still negatively
affect the performance of the endpoints on your network and introduce significant security,
confidentiality, and legal risks to your organization. Often spyware/grayware performs
a
variety of undesired and threatening actions such as irritating users with pop-up
windows, logging user keystrokes, and exposing endpoint vulnerabilities to
attack.
If you find an application or file that OfficeScan cannot
detect as grayware but you think is a type of grayware, send it to Trend Micro for
analysis:
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Spyware |
Gathers data, such as account user names and passwords, and transmits
them to third parties.
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Adware |
Displays advertisements and gathers data, such as user web surfing
preferences, used for targeting advertisements at the user through a
web browser.
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Dialer |
Changes endpoint Internet settings and can force the endpoint to
dial pre-configured phone numbers through a modem. These are often
pay-per-call or international numbers that can result in a
significant expense for your organization.
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Joke program |
Causes abnormal endpoint behavior, such as closing and opening the
CD-ROM tray and displaying numerous message boxes.
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Hacking tool |
Helps hackers enter computers.
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Remote access tool |
Helps hackers remotely access and control computers.
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Password cracking application |
Helps hackers decipher account user names and passwords.
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Others
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Other types of potentially malicious programs.
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