W32.Doggie.BX

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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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

  • Initial Rapid Release version November 17, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version November 17, 2003
  • Initial Daily Certified version November 17, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version November 17, 2003
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date November 17, 2003

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 0 - 49
  • Number of Sites: 0 - 2
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Neal Hindocha
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