Content

Generic Downloader.bp

Type
Trojan
SubType
Downloader
Discovery Date
08/31/2006
Length
Varies
Minimum DAT
4842 (08/31/2006)
Updated DAT
4844 (09/04/2006)
Minimum Engine
5.1.00
Description Added
08/31/2006
Description Modified
11/14/2006 7:46 AM (PT)
Risk Assessment
Corporate User
Low
Home User
Low

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Characteristics

This is a generic detection for RealMedia files that attempts to download or launch malicious content off the Internet.

If a sample is detected as Generic Downloader.bp, it is likely that the system may be installed with other malware.

Samples detected as a "Generic Downloader.bp" variant should be submitted to McAfee Avert Labs.

 

Symptoms

These malware typically opens a remote connection via HTTP or FTP upon the viewing/opening of a RealMedia file in the web browser. It is likely to download executable files or exploits targeting the web browser.


 

Method of Infection

The specific methods of infection may not be known as it is likely that the sample detected is a new virus or trojan.  Please submit the sample to McAfee Avert Labs for analysis.

Removal

Variants

Variants

    N/A

All Information

Overview -

This is a generic detection for RealMedia files that attempts to download or launch malicious content off the Internet.

 

Characteristics

Characteristics -

This is a generic detection for RealMedia files that attempts to download or launch malicious content off the Internet.

If a sample is detected as Generic Downloader.bp, it is likely that the system may be installed with other malware.

Samples detected as a "Generic Downloader.bp" variant should be submitted to McAfee Avert Labs.

 

Symptoms

Symptoms -

These malware typically opens a remote connection via HTTP or FTP upon the viewing/opening of a RealMedia file in the web browser. It is likely to download executable files or exploits targeting the web browser.


 

Method of Infection

Method of Infection -

The specific methods of infection may not be known as it is likely that the sample detected is a new virus or trojan.  Please submit the sample to McAfee Avert Labs for analysis.

Removal -

Removal -

Variants

Variants -

    N/A