Dropper
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投放器
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Also known as: malware dropper, stage-0 dropper
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
A dropper is malware whose job is to install or “drop” another malicious payload onto the system.
Real-World Example
A malicious Word macro that writes a second-stage EXE to disk is acting as a dropper.
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