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Pumet.C | |
Threat Level DamageDistribution |
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| Common name: | Pumet.C |
| Technical name: | Trj/Pumet.C |
| Threat level: | Low |
| Alias: | Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Delf.dp |
| Type: | Trojan |
| Effects: |
It allows to get into the affected computer.
It uses the infected computer to take malicious actions on other users.
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 4, 2006 |
| Detection updated on: | April 26, 2006 |
| Statistics | No |
Brief Description | |
Pumet.C is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions. It affects productivity, preventing tasks from being carried out: - In the affected computer:
it converts the computer into a platform for taking malicious action surreptitiously: spam sending, launch of Denial of Service attacks, malware distribution, etc.
Pumet.C 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.
- It is dropped or downloaded to the computer by other malware specimens, for example: Multidropper.BHA.
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