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| Detected | Dec 24 2004 02:51 GMT |
| Released | Dec 24 2004 02:51 GMT |
| Published | Apr 06 2005 12:56 GMT |
This Trojan downloader is written in C++ and packed using UPX; the file is 9728 bytes in size.
When launched, the Trojan copies itself to the Windows directory as "winadm.exe". It then downloads another malicious program, Trojan.Win32.Dialer.fb from http://****pie.com/traf/*****/winadm.exe and launches it.
Programs classified as Trojan-Downloader download and install new versions of malicious programs, including Trojans and AdWare, on victim computers. Once downloaded from the Internet, the programs are launched or included on a list of programs which will run automatically when the operating system boots up.
Information about the names and locations of the programs which are downloaded are in the Trojan code, or are downloaded by the Trojan from an Internet resource (usually a web page).
This type of malicious program is frequently used in the initial infection of visitors to websites which contain exploits.
Trojan-Downloader.