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JS.Downloader | |
Threat Level![Moderate threat](https://www.pandasecurity.com/rfilescms/idviruscards/pandasecurity-level-2.webp) Damage![High](https://www.pandasecurity.com/rfilescms/idviruscards/pandasecurity-level-2.webp) Distribution![Not widespread](https://www.pandasecurity.com/rfilescms/idviruscards/pandasecurity-level-1.webp) |
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Common name: | JS.Downloader |
Technical name: | JS/Downloader.A |
Threat level: | Low |
Type: | Trojan |
Effects: |
It allows to get into the affected computer.
It does not spread automatically using its own means.
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Affected platforms:
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Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95 |
First detected on: | April 13, 2005 |
Detection updated on: | April 13, 2005 |
Statistics | No |
Brief Description | |
JS.Downloader is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions: screenlogging, stealing personal data, etc. JS.Downloader 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.
- File infection: it infects different types of files, which are then distributed through any of the usual means: floppy disks, email messages with attachments, Internet download, files transferred via FTP, IRC channels, P2P file sharing networks, etc.
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