INIT 1984

INIT 1984 is a destructive virus first discovered in March 1992. INIT 1984 infects system extensions (INITs) when users start up Macintosh computers. When triggered, INIT 1984 renames and changes the type and creator of files, or even deletes them from disks.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 19, 2000
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version December 19, 2000
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• 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