Andromeda

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:59:21 AM
Also Known As:: Andromeda 1.0
Type:: Virus

Andromeda is a rare virus that contains the following encrypted strings in the infectious code:

-< The Andromeda Strain >- Version 1.00 By: Crypt Keeper Mission Complete...
Have fun with your virus(es).

Area of infection: .COM files
Likelihood: Rare
Region reported: Europe
Characteristics: Memory resident
Target platform: DOS

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version December 20, 2000
Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
Initial Daily Certified version December 20, 2000
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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

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