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TrojanDownloader:Win32/Dluca.DM


Encyclopedia entry
Published: Apr 17, 2008

Aliases
Not available

Alert Level (?)
Severe

Antimalware protection details
Microsoft recommends that you download the latest definitions to get protected.
Detection last updated:
Definition: 1.69.690.0
Released: Nov 08, 2009
Detection initially created:
Definition: 1.45.287.0
Released: Oct 07, 2008



Summary

This threat is classified as a Trojan - Downloader. A downloader trojan accesses remote websites in an attempt to download and install malicious or potentially unwanted software. Some downloader trojans target specific files on remote websites while others may target a specific URL that points to a website containing exploit code that may allow the site to automatically download and software or malicious code on vulnerable systems. This threat is detected by the Microsoft antivirus engine. Technical details are not currently available.