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Backformat

NAME:Backformat
ALIAS:Backform
Type:Resident COM/EXE-files
SIZE:2000
ORIGIN:Russia

Summary

This simple virus infects executed COM and EXE files. There are several known variants, two of them are widespread.

Backformat might cause problems when accessing floppy drives.