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Joke.JepRuss
SUMMARY
Behavior
When Joke.JepRuss is executed, it displays a window that pretends to delete all the files on the system.Symptoms
The presence of a window pretending to delete all the files on the system.Transmission
This joke program consists of one file that must be manually executed.Protection
- Virus Definitions (LiveUpdate™ Weekly) August 18, 2003
- Virus Definitions (Intelligent Updater) August 18, 2003
TECHNICAL DETAILS
When Joke.JepRuss is executed, it displays a message asking the user whether all the files on the system should be deleted. If you try to click No, the cursor moves away from the No button.
If you click Yes, after waiting for a short period of time, this joke program will display a window pretending to delete all the files on the system.
However, the files will not be deleted. Once the joke has pretended to delete all the files, it displays a window asking the user whether the computer should be restarted. Only Yes can be clicked in this window. After you click Yes, the program displays a message mentioning that it was only a joke.
REMOVAL
- Update the virus definitions.
- Run a full system scan and delete all the files detected as Joke.JepRuss.
1. Updating the virus definitions
Symantec Security Response fully tests all the virus definitions for quality assurance before they are posted to our servers. There are two ways to obtain the most recent virus definitions:
- Running LiveUpdate, which is the easiest way to obtain virus definitions: These virus definitions are posted to the LiveUpdate servers once each week (usually on Wednesdays), unless there is a major virus outbreak. To determine whether definitions for this threat are available by LiveUpdate, refer to the Virus Definitions (LiveUpdate).
- Downloading the definitions using the Intelligent Updater: The Intelligent Updater virus definitions are posted on U.S. business days (Monday through Friday). You should download the definitions from the Symantec Security Response Web site and manually install them. To determine whether definitions for this threat are available by the Intelligent Updater, refer to the Virus Definitions (Intelligent Updater).
The Intelligent Updater virus definitions are available: Read "How to update virus definition files using the Intelligent Updater" for detailed instructions.
2. Scanning for and deleting the infected files
- Start Norton AntiVirus and make sure that it is configured to scan all the files. For more information, read the document, "How to configure Norton AntiVirus to scan all files."
- Run a full system scan.
- If any files are detected as infected with Joke.JepRuss, click Delete.
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