Shoerec (computer virus)
Encyclopedia
Win9x.Shoerec is a Win32 encrypted parasitic computer virus
. It is a direct action virus.
, and makes icons "run away" from the cursor: creating a hilarious, and an annoying payload.
If files are infected in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd of any month, the virus may add another - destructive - payload into it. After seven months of such infection, the virus erases all files in the drive and may create a WIN.COM file - this may contain garbage or a clear text, as such:
Computer virus
A computer virus is a computer program that can replicate itself and spread from one computer to another. The term "virus" is also commonly but erroneously used to refer to other types of malware, including but not limited to adware and spyware programs that do not have the reproductive ability...
. It is a direct action virus.
Effects
The virus activates its payload after three to four months from the first infection. It exploits the Windows Desktop and mouse driversDevice driver
In computing, a device driver or software driver is a computer program allowing higher-level computer programs to interact with a hardware device....
, and makes icons "run away" from the cursor: creating a hilarious, and an annoying payload.
If files are infected in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd of any month, the virus may add another - destructive - payload into it. After seven months of such infection, the virus erases all files in the drive and may create a WIN.COM file - this may contain garbage or a clear text, as such:
(c) 1999 Brain & Amjads (pvt) Ltd
VIRUS_SHOE RECORD v20.0
Dedicated to the dynamic memories of millions of virus
who are no longer with us today - Thanks