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Downloader.CAR | |
Threat Level DamageDistribution |
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| Common name: | Downloader.CAR |
| Technical name: | Trj/Downloader.CAR |
| Threat level: | Low |
| Type: | Trojan |
| Effects: |
It allows to get into the affected computer.
It downloads files from several websites.
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 17, 2005 |
| Detection updated on: | April 17, 2005 |
| Statistics | No |
Brief Description | |
Downloader.CAR is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions: screenlogging, stealing personal data, etc. Downloader.CAR accesses several websites to download files, which it then runs. These can be any type of file, although they are normally malware. Downloader.CAR 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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