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TrojanDownloader:Win32/Dowfeld.A

Posted: October 26, 2015

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 9/10
Infected PCs: 370
First Seen: October 26, 2015
Last Seen: September 4, 2024
OS(es) Affected: Windows

TrojanDownloader:Win32/Dowfeld.A is a Trojan downloader that may cause a broad range of issues if it gets on your computer. TrojanDownloader:Win32/Dowfeld.A isn't that threatening on its own, but if it isn't removed in time, it may be used to download additional threats to your computer. The malware being distributed with the help of TrojanDownloader:Win32/Dowfeld.A may even include severe cyber threats like ransomware, so TrojanDownloader:Win32/Dowfeld.A may allow cyber crooks to drop threats to your computer.

TrojanDownloader:Win32/Dowfeld.A may utilize several means of distribution such as bogus software updates, pirated software and spam emails. If TrojanDownloader:Win32/Dowfeld.A is running on your computer, it may establish a communication channel with a remote Command and Control server. This connection may allow cyber crooks to take control over the operations of TrojanDownloader:Win32/Dowfeld.A and execute commands that allow the application to update its components or download additional threats. TrojanDownloader:Win32/Dowfeld.A may often come as an executable file that has been disguised to look like a harmless shortcut. Executing it will not result in any visible changes, but TrojanDownloader:Win32/Dowfeld.A may be dropped to multiple system folders, therefore allowing the Trojan downloader to disguise its files and start its shady operations. If you suspect that a file you recently downloaded may have been infected with TrojanDownloader:Win32/Dowfeld.A or other threat, you should run a full virus scan to ensure that such threats aren't present on your computer. Leaving the TrojanDownloader:Win32/Dowfeld.A issue unattended may lead to severe PC problems.

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