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V-Sign

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:
May 16, 2000
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:47:11 AM
Also Known As:
Cansu, Sigalit
Type:
Virus

V-Sign is a virus that displays a large red V on the screen and halts the infected computer after it infects 64 floppy disks.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version December 14, 2000
  • Latest Rapid Release version December 14, 2000
  • Initial Daily Certified version December 14, 2000
  • Latest Daily Certified version December 14, 2000
  • 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
Writeup By: Erick Bryant
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