Virus.Virut.AV

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Name:	Virus.Virut.AV
Bedreigingsniveau:	High
Omschrijving:	Virus.Virut.AV infects executable files by apending its encrypted code at the end of the host file. It also connects to a remote server in order to download updated copies of itself or other malware.
Type:	TT_Virus
Also known as:	PE_VIRUT.AV [Trend Micro], Virus.Win32.Virut.av [Kaspersky], W32/Virut-W [Sophos]
Removal:	This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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