W32.Ghotex.A

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Discovered: April 7, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:45:24 AM
Also Known As: Win32.HLLW.Ghotex.A [KAV]
Type: Virus
Systems Affected: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP


W32.Ghotex.A is a virus that infects %System%\Internat.exe and %System%\Systray.exe.

The virus is written in Microsoft Visual Basic.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version April 7, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
  • Initial Daily Certified version April 7, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date April 9, 2003

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi
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