First 64-Bit Malware for Windows Appears

27 May, 2004 at 1:01pm ET Article published in Tech

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

Comments

27 May 2004 ~ 2:49pm DanG Yay, something to look forward to this weekend.
27 May 2004 ~ 3:40pm 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
27 May 2004 ~ 3:46pm Gobbles no 64bit version for you... In house however they have probably had it for along time...

Gobbles
27 May 2004 ~ 4:41pm Straight_Man

KingFish wrote:

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

Not only that, but all virii are themselves "public" betas....
27 May 2004 ~ 4:58pm 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.