Discovered: January 8, 2002
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:58:51 AM
Also Known As: SWF.LFM.926
Type: Virus
ACTS.LFM.926 is a virus that is capable of infecting Shockwave Flash (.swf) files. The virus uses the ActionScript scripting language (which is supported by Shockwave Flash) to create a DOS executable named V.COM in the same folder as the one from which the already infected Flash movie is being executed. This file is then executed by the virus, and it infects other Shockwave Flash files that are in the same folder.
NOTE: Definitions dated prior to January 9, 2002 may detect this virus as SWF.LFM.926.
If you are an Enterprise customer, you can add the .swf extension to the default file scanning list.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version January 9, 2002
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Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
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Initial Daily Certified version January 9, 2002
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Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
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Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Neal Hindocha