Discovered: November 16, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:14:19 PM
Also Known As: Bloodhound.W32.1, W32.NGVCK.4920
Type: Virus
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Doggie.BX is a virus, based on the W32.NGVCK virus creation kit. This virus will infect executable files when they are run. The existence of the file UnBlaster.exe is an indication of a possible infection.
Note: Virus definitions dated prior to November 26, 2003 will detect this virus as Bloodhound.W32.1 or W32.NGVCK.4920.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version November 17, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version November 17, 2003
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Initial Daily Certified version November 17, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version November 17, 2003
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 17, 2003
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Neal Hindocha