BAT.Looper

Discovered:
May 21, 2003
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:01:33 PM
Type:
Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

BAT.Looper detects DOS batch files that use endless loops to disrupt the computer, or cause it to hang. This is a generic detection.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 22, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 22, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 22, 2003
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Writeup By: Maryl Magee

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