BAT.Install.Trojan

BAT.Install.Trojan is a batch file Trojan horse that creates many folders in the root of drive C. After creating the folders, it copies itself to many locations, and in doing so, overwrites necessary Windows files. The original file name is "Install.bat".

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version February 19, 2001
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version February 19, 2001
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: 0 - 2
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low