Spyware Detail

Alias

Win32/AdClientDl.A [CA AV]
Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Delf.gtj [Kaspersky]

Category

Downloader:  A program that downloads and may execute or install software without user permission.

Trojan:  Any program with a hidden intent. Trojans are one of the leading causes of breaking into machines. If you pull down a program from a chat room, new group, or even from unsolicited e-mail, then the program is likely trojaned with some subversive purpose. The word Trojan can be used as a verb: To trojan a program is to add subversive functionality to an existing program. For example, a trojaned login program might be programmed to accept a certain password for any user's account that the hacker can use to log back into the system at any time. Rootkits often contain a suite of such trojaned programs.

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