Linux.Jac.8759

Linux.Jac.8759 is a virus that infects files under Linux. The virus infects ELF executables that exist in the same directory as the virus.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version March 12, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version October 30, 2007 revision 040
• Initial Daily Certified version March 12, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version January 15, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Weekly Certified release date March 13, 2002

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: 0 - 2
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low