W32.Dander

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Discovered: April 1, 2002
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:53:23 AM
Type: Virus
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


W32.Dander is a virus that displays a fake error message and tries to copy itself to drives A and C.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version April 1, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
  • Initial Daily Certified version April 1, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date April 3, 2002

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Writeup By: Douglas Knowles
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