Downloader-AQX

This page shows details and results of our analysis on the malware Downloader-AQX

Download Current DAT: 6618

Threat Detail

Malware Type: Trojan

Malware Sub-type: Downloader

Discovery Date: 2005-11-01

Next Steps:

Overview
Removal

Overview

This is a trojan detection. Unlike viruses, trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that they are beneficial or wanted. The most common installation methods involve system or security exploitation, and unsuspecting users manually executing unknown programs. Distribution channels include email, malicious or hacked web pages, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), peer-to-peer networks, etc.

Minimum DAT

4617 (2005-11-01)

Updated DAT

4617 (2005-11-01)

Minimum Engine

5.1.00

File Length

N/A

Description Added

2005-11-01

Description Modified

2005-11-01

Malware Proliferation

Characteristics

Symptoms

Method of Infection

Removal

All Users:
Use current engine and DAT files for detection and removal.

Modifications made to the system Registry and/or INI files for the purposes of hooking system startup, will be successfully removed if cleaning with the recommended engine and DAT combination (or higher).