First 64-Bit Malware for Windows Appears

[KingFish]

The proof-of-concept threat is not spreading in the wild, and it only affects 64-bit Windows systems.

Symantec Security Response has revealed that it has analyzed the first 64-bit Windows attack code. The attack is a proof of concept with no payload. Named W64.Rugrat.3344 by Symantec, it's very old-fashioned in technique. When executed it infects all 64-bit executable files, excluding .DLL files, in the directory from which it was executed, and all subdirectories, and then exits.
So Windows beta versions have virii already? Geez... -KingFish

Source: eWeek (http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1602191,00.asp)

[DanG]

Yay, something to look forward to this weekend.

[Tex]

Curious indeed since Symantec still didn't have a 64bit windows version of their own anti-virus software a few weeks ago when I searched. I wonder if they found it using E-Trust? LMAO

Tex

[Gobbles]

no 64bit version for you... In house however they have probably had it for along time...


Gobbles

[Straight_Man]

The proof-of-concept threat is not spreading in the wild, and it only affects 64-bit Windows systems.


So Windows beta versions have virii already? Geez... -KingFish

Source: eWeek (http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1602191,00.asp)

Not only that, but all virii are themselves "public" betas.... :(

[pseudonym]

Hey, I've got an idea, lets try and screw some more people over because we never liked Microsoft running an intelligent [editors note: If slightly mean, and maybe a bit pushy] business. Why don't these aholes get a life, and try dating for a change.