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Central Command Releases Its Dirty Dozen Computer Viruses
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PRNewswire
(12/01/2003 12:21 PM EST)
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/PRNewswire/ -- Central Command, a leading provider
of PC anti-virus software and computer security services today released its
monthly listing of the top twelve viruses reported for November, 2003. The
report, coined the "Dirty Dozen," is based on the number of virus occurrences
confirmed through Central Command's Emergency Virus Response Team(R).
The table below represents the most prevalent viruses for November 2003,
number one being the most frequent.
Ranking Virus Name Percentage
1. Worm/Gibe.C 19.2%
2. Worm/Sober 18.6%
3. Worm/Klez.E 7.7%
4. Worm/MiMail.G 7.0%
5. Worm/MiMail.C 6.4%
6. Worm/Hawawi.G 4.7%
7. Worm/MiMail.I 4.5%
8. Worm/MiMail.J 3.9%
9. Worm/MiMail.H 3.8%
10. Worm/Bugbear.B 2.4%
11. Worm/Nachi.A 1.8%
12. Worm/MiMail.A 1.6%
Others 18.4%
"Despite Worm/Gibe.C topping the chart, the Worm/MiMail family dominated
the list," said Steven Sundermeier, Vice President of Products and Services at
Central Command, Inc. The Worm/MiMail family occupied six of the twelve
positions and accounted for 27.2% of all confirmed virus occurrences. "As is
the case with Worm/MiMail.I and Worm/MiMail.J, we are beginning to see the
emerging pattern of writing computer viruses for financial gain. This
increasing trend can have a serious effect on users, beyond the normal risk of
computer corruption, by destroying their livelihood. Confidential information
such as credit card and bank account information is regularly sought."
Vexira Antivirus has been updated for 1011 different viruses, worms and
other malicious applications during the month of November 2003.
Vexira Antivirus starts at $34.95, and a free 30-day trial version may be
downloaded from ( www.centralcommand.com ) or obtained by contacting Central
Command at +1-330 723-2062.
About Central Command: A leader in the anti-virus industry, Central
Command, Inc., a privately held company, serves home PC users and industrial,
financial, government, education, healthcare and service firms with virus
protection software, services, and information. The company services
customers in over 98 countries and is headquartered in Medina, Ohio. Visit
Central Command online at ( www.centralcommand.com ) or call 1-330-723-2062
for more information.
Central Command, EVRT, Vexira, and Emergency Virus Response Team are
trademarks of Central Command, Inc. All other trademarks, trade names, and
products referenced herein are property of their respective owners.
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