Dukakis

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:34:24 AM
Type:: Virus

Dukakis is a rare virus that attacks only HyperCard stacks, specifically the Home stack. When its viral code is executed, Dukakis simply displays the message “Dukakis for President” and deletes itself.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version December 21, 2000
Latest Rapid Release version December 21, 2000
Initial Daily Certified version December 21, 2000
Latest Daily Certified version December 21, 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

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