Bizatch Explained

Common Name:Bizatch
Aliases:Boza
Origin:Australia
Author:VLAD
Date:1996
Os:Windows 95

Bizatch, also known as Boza, was a computer virus aimed at Microsoft Windows 95 operating system. It was the first virus found for Windows 95. The virus was created by Australian hacker group called VLAD, and it was launched in 1996. The virus could potentially spread to users other computers. The main function of the virus is that it corrupts software, making them dysfunctional. Bizatch was first analyzed and discovered by British security software company Sophos.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Miller. Greg. TECHNOLOGY : ‘Boza’ Infection of Windows 95 a Boon for Makers of Antivirus Software. latimes.com. Los Angeles Times. 1996-02-20. 2024-06-17.
  2. Web site: Arthur. Charles. First virus infects Windows 95. independent.co.uk. The Independent. 1996-02-04. 2024-06-17.
  3. Web site: Computer Virus Hits Windows 95 But Boza Is Not Particularly Contagious. spokesman.com. The Spokesman-Review. 1996-02-05. 2024-06-17.
  4. Web site: Most Destructive Computer Viruses of All Time. cikd.ca. Canadian Institute for Knowledge Development. 2019-12-17. 2024-06-17.
  5. Web site: Rodríguez. Ricardo. A Brief History of Malware (Part 3). reversea.me. RME-DisCo Research Group. 2023-07-12. 2024-06-17.

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