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Downloader.VQP | |
Threat Level DamageDistribution |
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| Common name: | Downloader.VQP |
| Technical name: | Trj/Downloader.VQP |
| 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: | April 4, 2009 |
| Detection updated on: | April 4, 2009 |
| Statistics | No |
Brief Description | |
Downloader.VQP is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions. Downloader.VQP 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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