W95.Savior

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:58:48 AM
Also Known As:: Win32.Savior.1832, W32/Savior, W95/Savior.1828

W95.Savior infects Windows PE programs with an .EXE (executable) or .SCR (screen saver) extension. It infects files in the Windows, Windows System and current directories. It is not memory resident. When an infected file is executed, the virus infects up to three files in each of the directories mentioned previously.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version June 15, 1999
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version June 15, 1999
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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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