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- Discovered:
- December 16, 1998
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:33:51 AM
- Also Known As:
- BackFormat.2000.A, Backform, Backformat, Backformat.2000
- Type:
- Virus
- Systems Affected:
- DOS, Windows 3.x
Backform is a simple .COM file infector that targets the system’s COMMAND.COM file.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version December 16, 1998
- Latest Rapid Release version December 16, 1998
- Initial Daily Certified version December 16, 1998
- Latest Daily Certified version December 16, 1998
- Initial Weekly Certified release date December 16, 1998
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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
