Eco.B

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:34:25 AM
Also Known As:: Eco, Sevilla
Type:: Virus

This virus is memory-resident. It infects the boot records of the floppy disk and the hard disk. Unlike previous versions, Eco.B does not hide itself using stealth techniques; it uses encryption as the method of infection.

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

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

Writeup By: David Le

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