W32.Weird

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
July 6, 1999
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:59:23 AM
Also Known As:
Win32.Weird, W95.Weird
Type:
Virus
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

This virus infects files in the \Windows and \Windows\System folders.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version July 6, 1999
  • Latest Rapid Release version March 2, 2011 revision 037
  • Initial Daily Certified version July 6, 1999
  • Latest Daily Certified version March 2, 2011 revision 039
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date July 6, 1999
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Medium
  • Number of Infections: 50 - 999
  • Number of Sites: More than 10
  • Geographical Distribution: High
  • Threat Containment: Moderate
  • Removal: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Wason Han

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