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W32/Virut-X

Category	Viruses and Spyware
Type	Virus
What to do	If you've received an alert for a virus or spyware, then follow the instructions for removing the threat.
Prevalence	low high

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How it spreads	Infected files
Affected operating systems	Windows
Protection available since	8 February 2008 10:22:57 (GMT)
Last updated	25 February 2008 10:27:12 (GMT)
Detected by	All Sophos products

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