W95.BlueCorners.2049

This virus is a fairly simple fast infector. It will infect only Windows 9x computers, and it will fail if run on Windows NT computer.

This virus carries a non-destructive payload that is activated on specific dates.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version June 21, 2001
• Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Daily Certified version June 21, 2001
• Latest Daily Certified version July 19, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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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