Why some viruses are called "Win32"? What does it stand for?

Answer 1

Win32 is the 32 bit version of the Microsoft operating system. The viruses have that name so that security folks will know that it only affects the Microsoft Win32 (Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 (desktop and server), XP (32 bit version), 2003 (32 bit version), and Vista (32 bit version)) bit system and not other operating systems like UNIX, Linux, BSD, etc.... Win64 should start showing up more with Vista being available now, even though it has actually been available on XP and 2003. I'm not sure what the convention will be (maybe Win32/64) for attacks that are compatible against either 32bit or 64bit versions of the Microsoft operating system.

Answer 2

Win32 is an integral part of your operating system and often viruses and other malware are designed to either hide amongst, delete or corrupt those files

Answer 3

Windows 32-bit

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Win 32 is a system folder where dll files are stored. Virus infecting dll files get a name prefixed or suffixed by win 32.

Answer 6

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http://newtechrules.blogspot.com/2007/05/win32netskyacmm.html