Weed.5850.A

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Printer Friendly Page|Rate this page

Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:52:26 AM
Also Known As:: HLL5850.A
Type:: Virus

This is the third documented version of the Weed family of viruses. The 5850.A and 1.1 versions use an identical encryption/decryption routine, with only the keys being different.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version April 28, 1997
Latest Rapid Release version April 28, 1997
Initial Daily Certified version April 28, 1997
Latest Daily Certified version April 28, 1997
Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

Click 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

Technical Details

Search Threats

Search by name

Example: W32.Beagle.AG@mm

Internet Security Threat Report, Volume 16