Dixie@mm

Discovered:
March 13, 2002
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:38:28 AM
Type:
Worm, Virus

This worm is a DOS executable that spreads by using Microsoft Outlook (or Outlook Express) and mIRC, as well as infecting DOS executable files that it finds on your system. It arrives as an attachment with one of the following names: DIXIE.EXE, FLATLINE.EXE, or ROMCARD.EXE

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version March 13, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version March 13, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date March 13, 2002
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Writeup By: Atli Gudmundsson

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