VIRSPEC.TXT - Special information regarding unique viruses
AntiVirus Lab, SYMANTEC/Peter Norton Product Group
November 1, 1994
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This text file contains information about viruses that cause
unique problems and require special handling.

One Half Virus
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The One Half virus is a multipartite virus that exhibits both
stealth and polymorphic behavior.  In addition to infecting
files and master boot records, the One Half virus will encrypt
data on your hard disk.

To date, the One Half virus has been detected in parts of Europe,
specifically Russia and other Eastern Bloc countries.  The virus
was also detected in a U.S. government agency.

The November 1, 1994 virus definitions file includes a new
definition for detecting this virus.

If Norton AntiVirus finds the One Half virus on your computer,
please contact Technical Support department for instructions on
how to remove the virus.  Please do not attempt to repair the virus
without talking to Technical Support first.

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WARNING: Because of the unusual behavior of this virus, DO NOT
reinoculate the master boot record or use inoculation technology
to repair the virus and DO NOT attempt to repair your hard disk
using Norton Disk Doctor or any other disk repair utility.
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