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Code 252
According to reports from Bigelow's Virus Troubleshooting guide, authored by Ken Dunham, CDEF exhibits the following characteristics:
Type:
You have a virus.
Despite the message's warning, no files are erased.
Aliases:
Systems Affected: Macintosh
Payload: A message is displayed on systems started up between June 6 and December 31 of any year. The message reads as follows:
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha
Now erasing all disks...
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha
P.S. Have a nice day
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha
(Click to continue...)
ITW:
Origin: California
Description: Depending on whether System 6 or 7 is used, and whether MultiFinder is used, the virus infects only the System file, the System file and MultiFinder, or application files. For specific information on exactly how individual systems are infected, consult Macrvirus.net.
What to look for:
How to prevent it: See Macintosh viruses for a list of resources concerning Mac malicious code.
