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Joke.Norantiv

Updated: April 12, 2006 05:13:37 PM GDT
Type: Joke Program
Risk Impact: Medium
File Names: Easter.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

SUMMARY


Behavior

When Joke.Norantiv is executed, it displays two messages:
  1. The first message is a fake warning that appears to be from the "Norton AntiVirus Warning System."
  2. The second message that follows is "APRIL FOOLS."


Symptoms

A file is detected as Joke.Norantiv.

Transmission

This joke program consists of one file that must be manually executed.

Protection

  • Virus Definitions (LiveUpdate™ Weekly) April 7, 2004
  • Virus Definitions (Intelligent Updater) April 2, 2004

TECHNICAL DETAILS


When this joke program is run, it displays this message:





If you click OK, it displays this message:






REMOVAL


  1. Update the definitions.
  2. Run a full system scan and delete all the files detected as Joke.Norantiv.
For specific details on each of these steps, read the following instructions.

1. To update the definitions
To obtain the most recent definitions, start your Symantec program and run LiveUpdate.

2. To scan for and delete the files
  1. Start your Symantec antivirus program, and then run a full system scan.
  2. If any files are detected as Joke.Norantiv, click Delete.

    Note: If your Symantec antivirus product reports that it cannot delete a detected file, write down the path and file name. Then use Windows Explorer to locate and delete the file.



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