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Bios.2048.A

Threat LevelLow threat
DamageHigh
DistributionNot widespread

Effects

Bios.2048.A spreads to other computers by copying its code to other files or programs. It has damaging effects on the affected computer.

Means of transmission


Bios.2048.A does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs the attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc.

Further Details

Bios.2048.A has the following additional characteristics:

  • It is 2048 bytes in size.