W32/FileInfector
| W32/FileInfector |
Destructivity:  Spreading: Overall risk:
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| • Detected by virus detection files published: 6/20/2003 | • Type: Virus |
| • Virus characteristics first published: 6/20/2003 | • Spreading mechanism: File Infection |
| • Virus characteristics latest update: 12/17/2003 | • Overall risk: None |
| • Alias: Generic file infector | • Payload: |
| • Infection type: Microsoft Windows 95/98/98 SE/ME/NT 4/2000/XP/2003/Vista |
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This is something possibly viral that is detected by Norman Sandbox. W32/FileInfector is a generic description of a virus infecting regular executables. If the Sandbox detects something unknown like this, you should first make sure that your NVC installation is completely up-to-date. If your installation is outdated, the Sandbox may have detected a virus that has recently been added to the definition files. If an up-to-date NVC installation still detects the file in question as W32/FileInfector,Norman has not included it in the virus definition files. If it were in the definition files it would have been given a distinct name and regular detection would have been added. In such cases we would appreciate it if you submit this sample to analysis@norman.no. The sandbox should always give a short analysis whether the malicious program is a worm or a virus. This can be found in the log file or in your message console. |
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