W32.Gammima.AG

W32.Gammima.AG

W32.Gammima.AG is a Computer Virus which is falsely believed to be the first virus in space [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7583805.stm] . It was discovered by NASA onboard a computer in International Space Station on August 2007. The virus did how ever not pose any threat to to ISS as it is a gaming virus made to steal login information for net-based computer games.


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