Music_Bug

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:32:43 AM
Also Known As:: Music Boot
Type:: Virus

Music_Bug is a virus that lays dormant for four months after infection. During this dormancy period, it still infects floppy disks. After four months, Music_Bug activates and plays a random tune when a floppy disk in accessed.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version December 14, 2000
Latest Rapid Release version October 19, 2009 revision 053
Initial Daily Certified version December 14, 2000
Latest Daily Certified version October 19, 2009 revision 065
Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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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

Technical Details

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