Red Sheriff spyware via Java applet

[richardhot]

Does Spywareblaster /block/detect/fend off Red Sheriff?

Will it?

How pesky is this?
Comments? Fixes?
thanks
richardhot

[LowWaterMark]

Hi richardhot,

Welcome to Wilders Security Forum!! :)

I'm sure Javacool will be along soon to either confirm or amend my information... SpywareBlaster blocks the execution (and download) of known ActiveX controls, but does not manage or control Java applets run from within your browser session, which is where Red Sheriff lives.

For more information on the Red Sherriff spyware, and ways of blocking it, see the SpywareInfo Forum thread linked below:

Block Red Sheriff Spyware (SpywareInfo Forums) (http://www.spywareinfoforum.com/yabbse/showthread.php?t=2239)

Best Wishes,
LowWaterMark

[richardhot]

Hello, LowWaterMark

Thanks for friendly help. Will study through.
richardhot

[javacool]

The link LowWaterMark gave you provides excellent information on how to block Red Sheriff.

SpywareBlaster currently does not have the functionality to do so - but it is in consideration for a future release. :)

Best regards,

-Javacool

[richardhot]

Thanks.
Hope Javacool does block Red Sheriff down the road.

regards.
richardhot