Tentacle

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:48:40 AM
Type:: Virus

Tentacle is one of the first viruses to specifically target Windows executable files. Tentacle only infects programs written for 16-bit versions of Windows by direct infection. It does not become memory resident; rather, it loads, infects other files, and passes control back to the host file.

Tentacle contains no destructive payload. It only reproduces by infecting other files.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version December 18, 2000
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version December 18, 2000
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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