Bad.Sectors.3428

The Bad_Sectors.3428 virus is a simple memory-resident virus that infects .COM and .EXE files. This virus also infects COMMAND.COM.

Protection

• 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

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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