Jumper

Jumper is a fairly generic master boot record and floppy boot sector infector. It becomes resident, but does not destroy anything intentionally.



Jumper is highly prolific in Europe.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 20, 2000
• Latest Rapid Release version December 20, 2000
• Initial Daily Certified version December 20, 2000
• Latest Daily Certified version December 20, 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