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{{Infobox computer virus |
{{Infobox computer virus |
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| Fullname = SevenDust hacking virus |
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| Common name = SevenDust |
| Common name = SevenDust |
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| Technical name = SevenDust |
| Technical name = SevenDust |
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| Family = SevenDust |
| Family = SevenDust |
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| Aliases = SevenDust.a, .b, .c, .d, .e, .f, .g; 666; MDEF 666, 9806, E; Graphics Accelerator; SevenD |
| Aliases = SevenDust.a, .b, .c, .d, .e, .f, .g; 666; MDEF 666, 9806, E; Graphics Accelerator; SevenD |
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| Classification = [[Virus]] |
| Classification = [[Computer virus|Virus]] |
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| Type = [[Classic Mac OS |
| Type = [[Classic Mac OS]] |
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| isolation_date = 1998 |
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| Origin = [[Russia]] |
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| Author = [[RuskiTV]] |
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'''SevenDust''' is a [[ |
'''SevenDust''' is a [[computer virus]] that infects [[computers]] running certain versions of the [[classic Mac OS]]. It was first discovered in 1998,<ref name="Symantec">{{cite web|url=http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/mac-sevendust.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020808021419/http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/mac-sevendust.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 8, 2002 |title=MacOS.Sevendust}}</ref><ref name="McAfee">{{cite web|url=https://home.mcafee.com/virusinfo/virusprofile.aspx?key=99884 |title=MacOS/SevenDust Virus Profile & Definition McAfee Inc.}}</ref> and originally referred to as 666 by [[Apple Inc.|Apple]]. |
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SevenDust is a [[polymorphic virus]], with some variant also being encrypted.<ref name="Symantec"/> It spreads by users running an infected executable.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sophos.com/en-us/threat-center/threat-analyses/viruses-and-spyware/Mac~Sevendust-A/detailed-analysis.aspx |title=Detailed Analysis - Mac/Sevendust-A - Viruses and Spyware - Advanced Network Threat Protection ATP from Targeted Malware Attacks and Persistent Threats sophos.com - Threat Center |accessdate=23 February 2017}}</ref> Some variants of SevenDust also delete all non-application files accessed during certain times.<ref name="McAfee"/> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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*[[Computer virus]] |
*[[Computer virus]] |
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*[[Comparison of computer viruses]] |
*[[Comparison of computer viruses]] |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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*[http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/mac-sevendust.html MacOS.Sevendust], by Symantec |
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*[http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_99884.htm MacOS/SevenDust], by McAfee |
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*[http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_10063.htm 666], by McAfee |
*[http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_10063.htm 666], by McAfee |
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[[Category:Classic Mac OS viruses]] |
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[[Category:1998 in technology]] |
[[Category:1998 in technology]] |
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Latest revision as of 00:26, 30 December 2024
| SevenDust | |
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| Technical name | SevenDust |
| Alias | SevenDust.a, .b, .c, .d, .e, .f, .g; 666; MDEF 666, 9806, E; Graphics Accelerator; SevenD |
| Type | Classic Mac OS |
| Classification | Virus |
| Family | SevenDust |
| Isolation date | 1998 |
SevenDust is a computer virus that infects computers running certain versions of the classic Mac OS. It was first discovered in 1998,[1][2] and originally referred to as 666 by Apple.
SevenDust is a polymorphic virus, with some variant also being encrypted.[1] It spreads by users running an infected executable.[3] Some variants of SevenDust also delete all non-application files accessed during certain times.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "MacOS.Sevendust". Archived from the original on August 8, 2002.
- ^ a b "MacOS/SevenDust Virus Profile & Definition McAfee Inc".
- ^ "Detailed Analysis - Mac/Sevendust-A - Viruses and Spyware - Advanced Network Threat Protection ATP from Targeted Malware Attacks and Persistent Threats sophos.com - Threat Center". Retrieved 23 February 2017.
External links
[edit]- 666, by McAfee
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