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PE_VIRUT.XZ
Overview

Malware type: File infector

Aliases: Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Sramler.e (Kaspersky), W32/Virut.gen.a (McAfee), W32.IRCBot (Symantec), W32/Virut.AL (Avira), W32/Virut-S (Sophos), Virus:Win32/Virut.V (Microsoft)

In the wild: Yes

Destructive: No

Language: English

Platform: Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Server 2003

Encrypted: No

Overall risk rating:


Reported infections:

Damage potential:

Medium

Distribution potential:

Low

Infection Channel 1 : Infects files


Description: 

File infectors infect executable files, usually Windows portable executables. They infect by incorporating their malicious code into executable files such that when the infected file is opened, the malicious code is also executed.

File infectors may come with other capabilities. Many viruses open backdoor access ports that allow remote users to manipulate affected systems, while some can spread into other computers.

Infected files are typically cleanable - they can be reverted back to their clean states. However, restoring affected systems may require procedures other than scanning with an antivirus program.

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Description created: Oct. 29, 2007 11:36:59 PM GMT -0800

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