Palm.Phage.Dropper

Palm.Phage.Dropper is the first virus to be discovered that infects handheld devices that run Palm OS. It was discovered on September 22, 2000. Symantec Security Response does not have any confirmed reports of users being affected by this virus, and it is considered a very low threat.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version September 22, 2000
• Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
• Initial Daily Certified version September 22, 2000
• Latest Daily Certified version June 17, 2008 revision 017
• 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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: High

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low