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Downloader.PCD | |
Threat Level Damage Distribution |
At a glance
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Common name: | Downloader.PCD |
Technical name: | Trj/Downloader.PCD |
Threat level: | Low |
Type: | Trojan |
Effects: |
It allows to get into the affected computer.
It spreads
, across the Internet.
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Affected platforms:
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Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95 |
First detected on: | June 23, 2007 |
Detection updated on: | June 23, 2007 |
Statistics | No |
Proactive protection: | Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies
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Brief Description | |
Downloader.PCD is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions. Downloader.PCD uses the following propagation or distribution methods: - Exploiting vulnerabilities with the intervention of the user: exploiting vulnerabilities in file formats or applications. To exploit them successfully it needs the intervention of the user: opening files, viewing malicious web pages, reading emails, etc.
- Via Internet, exploiting remote vulnerabilities: attacking random IP addresses, in which it tries to insert a copy of itself by exploiting one or more vulnerabilities.
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Tech details
Effects |
Downloader.PCD allows hackers to get into and carry out dangerous actions in affected computers, such as capturing screenshots, stealing personal data, etc. |
Means of transmission
Propagation through the exploits of remote vulnerabilities:
Downloader.PCD 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
Downloader.PCD has the following additional characteristics:
- It is 1873 bytes in size.