[X-Newbies] Re: MAC VIRUS

[SaulBro at aol.com]

Coincident to this thread on OS X viruses, I have a related problem.   For a 
few months, on my OS9.1 machine(PowerCenter 150/G3) I noticed an extension 
named "[space] 666".    Fearing I had inadvertantly renamed a good extension, I 
did not remove it.   I recently read on another list that this extension 
indicates the presence of the Sevendust virus:    see <
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/mac-sevendust.html>.

I removed the extension;   it kept reappearing so I searched the HD for 
invisible files using File Buddy, and found some unknown prefs which I 
removed...this prevented the 666 extension from reappearing.   I then ran Norton AV 7 on 
the HD and recently-used removeable disks, and it found various apps infected 
with Sevendust A/B, which it repaired.    Looks like everything's fine now.

However...now for the more on-topic part:     I found the 666 extension in 
the Classic System Folder on my iMac G4 15in. Flat Panel(10.4.3), probably due 
to my having shared infected zip disks.    I succeeded in removing the 
extension and preventing its reappearance(I   think).    My question:     If I boot 
into Classic and run Norton AV 7 on the HD, will it be harmful to OS X files or 
any system resources?    As an X-newbie, I just want to check with you all   
before running this old Norton AV.   Thanks for your feedback!

Saul Broudy
Philadelphia, PA   USA
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