Downloader.PCD

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Downloader.PCD
Threat Level Damage Distribution


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.
Affected platforms:	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

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.