Dropper
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A dropper is a program (malware component) that has been designed to "install" some sort of malware (virus, backdoor, etc.) to a target system. The malware code can be contained within the dropper (single-stage) in such a way as to avoid detection by virus scanners or the dropper may download the malware to the target machine once activated (two stage).
[edit] Examples
- YAB: Yet Another Binder
[edit] References
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2002-082718-3007-99
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