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- Discovered:
- February 1, 2002
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:54:01 AM
- Type:
- Trojan Horse, Virus
When the W32.Setex virus is executed, it searches all local drives for files named Setup.exe. It overwrites all Setup.exe files that it finds with itself.
This virus has an icon that is similar to the icons that are used by many install or setup executables. The virus also deletes all files that have the .mp3 extension.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version February 4, 2002
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version February 4, 2002
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Writeup By: Gor Nazaryan
