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ErrorSafe

 
Threat LevelModerate threatDamageHighDistributionNot widespread

Effects 

ErrorSafe is a Potentially Unwanted Program, also known as PUP.

Due to their features or means of distribution, these programs can affect users' consent, awareness or control over operations like:

  • Installation.
  • The modifications carried out on the computer.
  • The behavior of the program.
  • The way user's personal data is processed.
  • Uninstallation.

 

The evaluation criteria of PUPs are based on the proposals suggested by the Anti-Spyware Coalition, organization of which Panda Security is a member.

 

Means of transmission 


Propagation through the exploits of remote vulnerabilities:

ErrorSafe carries out the following process:

  • It spreads by attacking IP addresses obtained at random or from the network to which the infected computer belongs.
  • It tries to access the IP addresses under attack by exploiting an existing vulnerability or through an open port.
  • If it does this, it downloads a copy of itself onto the vulnerable computer.

 

Further Details  

ErrorSafe has the following additional characteristics: