A program that downloads another program, usually a virus or other malware, and runs it.
a file which when activated, downloads other files on to the system without the knowledge or consent of the user, those other files then carrying out malicious functions on the system
a program that automatically downloads and runs and/or installs other software without the user's knowledge or permission
a software application or part of the program which is designed to retrieve (download) and install additional files from the Internet
a special implementation of a nsIStreamListener that will make the contents of the stream available as a file
A program designed to retrieve and install additional files. Downloaders can be useful tools for consumers to automate upgrades of essential software such as operating system upgrades, browsers, anti-virus applications, anti-spyware tools, games and other useful or enjoyable applications of all kinds. Automated upgrades are useful for closing off security vulnerabilities in a timely way. Unauthorized downloaders are used by third parties to download potentially unwanted software without user notification or consent.
A program designed to retrieve and install additional files, when run. Most will be configured to retrieve from a designated web or FTP site.