TrojanDownloader.Adcurl

TrojanDownloader.Adcurl is a threat that may be employed by malicious third-parties to download and install malware into infected systems. The primary purpose of TrojanDownloader.Adcurl is to infiltrate its target and allow entrance of other hazardous threats. Although some Trojans may require human assistance in order to introduce these additional infections, TrojanDownloader.Adcurl may do it automatically and in a silent manner. Once it has successfully penetrated the user's computer, TrojanDownloader.Adcurl may append an entry in Windows' Registry so that it is run with each system boot. Furthermore, TrojanDownloader.Adcurl may try remain inconspicuous by disguising its running process as a generic looking one such as 'explorer.exe', 'svchost.exe', or another executable with a randomly assigned name. The infection with TrojanDownloader.Adcurl may just be the beginning of your malware problems. Other threats that may be introduced by TrojanDownloader.Adcurl include ransomware, keyloggers, and backdoor Trojans. Most commonly, TrojanDownloader.Adcurl may be found distributed in fraudulent email messages as a file attachment, but it may be possible for the malware to penetrate your system by exploiting an existing software vulnerability, which is why you should always keep your programs regularly updated.