INIT 29A

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:57:51 AM
Type:: Virus
Systems Affected:: Macintosh

INIT 29 is an extremely virulent virus that spreads rapidly. It can infect system files, application software, and document files. INIT 29A was first discovered in 1988. A new strain, INIT 29B, was discovered in March 1994.

Antivirus Protection Dates

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

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