Joke.Removal

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:35:26 AM

Type:

Joke

Risk Impact:

Medium

File Names:

Varies

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

• Initial Rapid Release version November 4, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
• Initial Daily Certified version November 4, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
• Initial Weekly Certified release date November 5, 2003