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     Amiga Virus Encyclopedia
     Ripper Virus (North Star 1 Clone)
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     Name         : Ripper

     Aliases      : -

     Original     : NorthStar 1 - Read test of the original virus 

     Type         : Bootblock
     
     Size         : 1024 bytes
     
     Incidence    : No Incidence

     Discovered   : 5 february 1991

     Way to infect: Over Bootblock

     Rating       : Less Dangerous

     Kickstarts   : 1.2
                    1.3
                    2.0

     Damage       : Destroy Bootblock

     Visible text : ATARI KILLS COMMODORE! RIP! RIP THE RIPPER etc

     Removal      : Kickstart 1.2 & 1.3 : VT-Schutz v3.17
                    Kickstart all others: VirusZ III v1.04ß or higher, and also Xvs.library v33.47 or higher

     Comments     : Always remember to write protect your disk

     Test made by : Safe Hex International
     

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