Discovered: July 6, 1999
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:59:23 AM
Also Known As: Win32.Weird, W95.Weird
Type: Virus
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
This virus infects files in the \Windows and \Windows\System folders.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version July 6, 1999
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version July 6, 1999
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date July 6, 1999
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Medium
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Number of Infections: 50 - 999
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Number of Sites: More than 10
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Geographical Distribution: High
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Threat Containment: Moderate
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Removal: Easy
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Wason Han
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