- Discovered:
- December 13, 1994
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:33:52 AM
- Type:
- Virus
- Systems Affected:
- DOS, Windows 3.x
The Bad_Sectors.3428 virus is a simple memory-resident virus that infects .COM and .EXE files. This virus also infects COMMAND.COM.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version December 19, 2000
- Latest Rapid Release version December 19, 2000
- Initial Daily Certified version December 19, 2000
- Latest Daily Certified version December 19, 2000
- Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
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



