Joke.HaltWin

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:33:41 AM

Type:

Joke

Risk Impact:

Medium

File Names:

Monopoly.exe

Systems Affected:

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

Behavior

When Joke.HaltWin is executed, it displays nonsensical characters.

Symptoms

The presence of a window displaying nonsensical characters. This joke program will also make the computer unstable, and may display a blue screen after a short period of time.

Transmission

Joke.HaltWin consists of one file that must be manually executed.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version August 18, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 18, 2003
• Initial Daily Certified version August 18, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version August 18, 2003
• Initial Weekly Certified release date August 18, 2003