Discovered: November 2, 2006
Updated: February 13, 2007 1:01:55 PM
Type: Virus
Systems Affected: Macintosh, Macintosh OS X
OSX.Macarena is a proof of concept virus that infects files in the current folder on the compromised computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version November 3, 2006
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Latest Rapid Release version November 3, 2006
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Initial Daily Certified version November 3, 2006
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Latest Daily Certified version January 25, 2008 revision 004
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 8, 2006
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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: Peter Ferrie
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