Discovered: April 11, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:21:18 PM
Type: Virus
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Kotira is a virus that overwrites executable files.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version April 11, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version October 19, 2008 revision 037
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Initial Daily Certified version April 11, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date April 12, 2004
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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
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