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| Affected operating systems | Windows |
|---|---|
| Included in our products from | March 2006 (4.03) |
| Protection available since | 21 September 2004 11:00:25 (GMT) |
| Last updated | 7 February 2006 23:06:52 (GMT) |
| Detected by | All Sophos products |
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The name W32/MyDoom-Gen is used where a file belongs to a particular family of worms, but the variant is not separately identified. Sophos's proactive protection technology will identify such files as a -Gen variant.
- Ensure that you are using the most recent IDE files, as more precise detection could now be available. If necessary
- update with the latest IDE files and
- repeat the scan.
- Please send us a sample to assist in improving our technology.
- Use the instructions for removing generically detected files to delete the file from your computer.
- If you require further assistance with disinfection, contact support.
