W32.Brof

Discovered:
September 30, 2004
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:27:59 PM
Also Known As:
Win32.Brof.a [Kaspersky], W32/Brof.ow [McAfee]
Type:
Virus
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

W32.Brof is an overwriting direct-infector virus that infects Windows executables.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version October 1, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 1, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 6, 2004
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Writeup By: Rodney Andres

Search Threats

Search by name

Example: W32.Beagle.AG@mm
ThreatCon Widget
Internet Security Threat Report, Volume 16
Symantec DeepSight Screensaver