Keypress.1232.A

Keypress.1232.A is a simple .COM and .EXE file infecting virus that does not cause any intentional damage. However, this virus will start interfering with keyboard input after it has been resident in memory for 30 minutes.

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

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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