W32.Winfig.Gen

W32.Winfig.Gen arrives as a file named either Winsound.exe, Winfig.exe, or Kernelg.exe. It spreads through floppy disks. The virus continuously checks your floppy disk drive. If a floppy disk is detected in the drive, the virus copies itself to the floppy disk. The payload deletes Win.com. As a result, Windows does not function when you restart the computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version September 5, 2000
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version September 5, 2000
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• 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: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low