Updated: May 15, 2008 

Downloader.gen.a is a heuristic detection for trojans that downloads and install itself into the Windows or System directory via software security exploits. It can also be disguise as a free installation of Grand Theft Auto IV.

Risk Level: Low

File Size: Varies

Affected System: Windows

Common Symptoms:
1. A firewall application alerting that a foreign application is attempting to access the Internet.

More Info: Downloader.gen.a report