Joke.FakeDel

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:33:40 AM

Type:

Joke

Risk Impact:

Medium

Systems Affected:

Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior

When Joke.FakeDel is executed, it pretends to delete the Windows folder and all its contents.

Symptoms

A file is detected as Joke.FakeDel.

Transmission

This joke consists of one file that must be manually executed.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version August 18, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 13, 2011 revision 032
• Initial Daily Certified version August 18, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version August 14, 2011 revision 003
• Initial Weekly Certified release date August 18, 2003