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]

Bizatch
AliasBoza
OriginAustralia
AuthorsVLAD
Cyberattack event
Date1996
Technical details
PlatformWindows 95

References

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