BAT.Betta.A

Discovered:
January 14, 2003
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:42:18 AM
Type:
Worm
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

BAT.Betta.A is a worm that attempts to spread itself through the KaZaA file-sharing network.

NOTE: Definitions dated prior to January 16, 2003 may detect this threat as VBS.Betta.A.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version January 15, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version January 15, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date January 15, 2003
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Writeup By: Yana Liu

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