Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Virus

Aliases :

Datalock

Summary

The virus contains one text string: "DataLock version 1.00". It infects all EXE files, but COM files are only infected if they are larger than 22999 bytes.

In addition to infecting files, the virus carries a non-destructive, but highly annoying payload. When a file is opened with function 3DH, the virus checks if the filename matches "*.?BF", which is in all likelihood intended to match .DBF files (dBASE data files). If the name matches, the virus produces a "Too many files open" error message, making the file inaccessible.

Removal

Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it will either move the file to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or remove it.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

Variant:Datalock-1043

A bigger, "buggy" version.