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MacMag

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: December 31, 1987
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:56:53 AM
Also Known As: Aldus, Brandow, Drew, Peace
Type: Virus
Systems Affected: Macintosh


MacMag is a rare virus that originated in a HyperCard stack. It displays a message of universal peace when triggered.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version December 21, 2000
  • Latest Rapid Release version December 21, 2000
  • Initial Daily Certified version December 21, 2000
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 15, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 0 - 49
  • Number of Sites: 0 - 2
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
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