BAT.Black

This is a batch file virus that appends itself to the C:\Autoexec.bat file and prepends itself to the C:\Windows\Win.ini file. The file name of the batch file is BlackDay.bat. Due to bugs in the virus code, some parts are not executed.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 24, 2001
• Latest Rapid Release version May 24, 2001
• Initial Daily Certified version May 24, 2001
• Latest Daily Certified version June 17, 2008 revision 017
• 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: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low