For the first time since the 64-bit Windows operating system appeared so far, a new virus attacking the system has come under the name W64.Rugrat.3344.
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W64.Rugrat.3344 is essentially the idea of someone trying to prove that different operating systems can be infected by a virus, Symantec reports. Currently, W64.Rugrat.3344 is not infected in the Internet environment, but according to Oliver Friedrichs, director of Symantec's security response group, the virus could completely destroy Microsoft Windows 64-bit, but not infected. on 32-bit operating systems and also not on this platform.
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Symantec believes that viruses like W64.Rugrat.3344 will not spread widely because the construction of infected code requires a relatively thorough knowledge. W64.Rugrat.3344 is generated in IA64 assembly code (Intel Architecture) and infects IA64 executables, including .dll files.
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While the W64.Rugrat.3344 vulnerability and vulnerability assessment is not high, Symantec is continuing to upgrade its Norton AntiVirus product line to eliminate the virus. W64.Rugrat.3344 is rated 1/5 (lowest risk) by Symantec, but users are advised to update the antivirus system.
