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232

 
Threat LevelModerate threatDamageHighDistributionNot widespread
Common name:232
Technical name:BAT/232
Threat level:Low
Type:Virus
Effects:  It carries out damaging actions on the affected computer.It does not spread automatically using its own means.
Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

Detection updated on:May 6, 2007
StatisticsNo

Brief Description 

    

232 is a virus that spreads to other computers by copying its code to other files or programs.

 

232 uses the following propagation or distribution methods:

  • Exploiting vulnerabilities with the intervention of the user: exploiting vulnerabilities in file formats or applications. To exploit them successfully it needs the intervention of the user: opening files, viewing malicious web pages, reading emails, etc.
  • File infection: it infects different types of files, which are then distributed through any of the usual means: floppy disks, email messages with attachments, Internet download, files transferred via FTP, IRC channels, P2P file sharing networks, etc.