BAT.BWG@mm

Discovered:
April 30, 2002
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:00:31 PM
Type:
Worm
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


BAT.BWG@mm is a generic detection for a class of script-generated mass-mailing worms. Worms in this class, which do not mass-mail themselves, are detected as BAT.BWG.gen.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version April 30, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version April 30, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 1, 2002
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Writeup By: Heather Shannon

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