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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:35:26 AM
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Type:
- Joke
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Risk Impact:
- Medium
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File Names:
- Varies
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Joke.Removal is a joke program that presents a user with a fake removal screen, with only one option—to remove a list of programs.
Symptoms
The files are detected as Joke.Removal.
Transmission
Joke.Removal is a stand-alone program that requires manual execution.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version November 4, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
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Initial Daily Certified version November 4, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 5, 2003
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