W32.Dander

Discovered:
April 1, 2002
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:53:23 AM
Type:
Virus
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

W32.Dander is a virus that displays a fake error message and tries to copy itself to drives A and C.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version April 1, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version April 1, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date April 3, 2002
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Writeup By: Douglas Knowles

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