Never Miss a Beat: Get a snapshot of the issues affecting the IT industry straight to your inbox.
First Virus Hits Microsoft.Net
news brief, 1/14/2002
1 Min Read
Antivirus software vendors last week said a "concept" virus, known as W32.Donut, is the first to be directed at the Microsoft.Net architecture. The virus infects Microsoft.Net Intermediate Language files on machines running the Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating systems. The virus isn't likely to become widespread, antivirus vendors say. It's also low-risk, prompting only a dialog box reading, "This cell has been infected by dotNET virus!" in 10% of affected systems.
About the Author(s)
You May Also Like
More Insights
Webinars
How to Amplify DevOps with DevSecOps
May 22, 2024Generative AI: Use Cases and Risks in 2024
May 29, 2024Smart Service Management
June 4, 2024
Editor's Choice
May 2, 2024
While there are plentiful options in cyber resiliency and business continuity tools and platforms, there isn’t one that can knock out everything from sudden cloud outages to prolonged ransomware attacks in a single punch. What can you do to keep the company on its feet no matter what is thrown at it? Find out in this new virtual event.
Reserve Your Seat Now