W95.CIH.1106

Discovered:
November 14, 2002
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:53:43 AM
Type:
Virus
Systems Affected:
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me


This is a variant of the W95.CIH virus. It is a Windows 95/98/Me memory-resident virus that infects executable files. This variant triggers the CIH payload on the second day of every month. For more information please read the W95.CIH.1049 write-up.

NOTE: Virus definitions dated prior to November 20, 2002, may detect this as W95.CIH.1094 or Bloodhound.W32.EP.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version November 15, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version November 15, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date November 20, 2002
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Writeup By: Gor Nazaryan

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