BAT.Pomp

Discovered:
May 14, 2003
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:01:21 PM
Type:
Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

BAT.Pomp is a DOS batch file that formats hard drives. After reformatting, the virus changes the drive label to a name that always includes "POMPOS."

There have been no reports of this virus in the wild.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 16, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 16, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 23, 2003
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Writeup By: Maryl Magee

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