W32.Axon.B

W32.Axon.B is a virus that prepends itself to files with .exe extensions. It also deletes the files with .mp3 and .avi extensions.



This virus has been distributed on peer-to-peer file-sharing networks, using deceptive filenames such as "Keygen.exe."

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 9, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version May 9, 2004
• Initial Daily Certified version May 9, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version May 9, 2004
• Initial Weekly Certified release date May 12, 2004

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