BAT911.Worm

BAT911.Worm is an Internet worm that uses .bat files. It searches through a range of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of known Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to find an accessible computer. If an accessible computer shares its drive C and it is not password protected, then the virus copies its files to drive C of that computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version April 1, 2000
• Latest Rapid Release version April 1, 2000
• Initial Daily Certified version October 31, 2007 revision 003
• Latest Daily Certified version June 17, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Weekly Certified release date April 1, 2000

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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: Moderate
• Removal: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: High

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium