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6/9: Downloader.GK a 'High Threat'
June 9, 2004

Panda Software Wednesday issued a high threat alert for Downloader.GK, a Trojan that downloads and runs adware programs on the affected computer. The programs are:

  • Adware/BetterInet
  • Adware/SearchCentrix

    Downloader.GK is downloaded to the computer when the user accesses certain web pages and accepts to install an specific ActiveX control.

    Technical details are at Panda Software page.


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