Talk:Dropper (malware)

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Does dropper download malware from the internet?

1950's gansta slang

Latest comment: 20 years ago2 comments2 people in discussion

I heard the term on a Quantum Leap episode, and was hoping for clarification on the philology. Someone knowing should add this, if applicable, for liberal elaboration. JamesEG 23:24, 7 July 2006 (UTC)Reply

Maybe http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dropper -- Frap 10:19, 8 July 2006 (UTC)Reply

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