Trojan-Downloader:W32/KDV.Gen

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Trojan-Downloader

Aliases :

Trojan-Downloader:W32/KDV.Gen, Trojan.Generic.KDV.164810, Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Small.btbf

Summary

This type of trojan secretly downloads malicious files from a remote server, then installs and executes the files.

Removal

Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it will either move the file to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or remove it.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

Upon execution, the malware attempts to establish a connection to a remote site. For instance, one malicious sample analyzed attempted to connect to:

    If connection is successful, the malware then attempts to download additional files from the remote server onto the infected system.

    After execution, the malware deletes itself from the system.