First 64-Bit Malware for Windows Appears

KingFishKingFish
edited May 2004 in Science & 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

  • DanGDanG I AM CANADIAN Icrontian
    edited May 2004
    Yay, something to look forward to this weekend.
  • TexTex Dallas/Ft. Worth
    edited May 2004
    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
  • GobblesGobbles Ventura California
    edited May 2004
    no 64bit version for you... In house however they have probably had it for along time...


    Gobbles
  • Straight_ManStraight_Man Geeky, in my own way Naples, FL Icrontian
    edited May 2004
    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.... :(
  • pseudonympseudonym Michigan Icrontian
    edited May 2004
    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.
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