Symantec.com > Enterprise > Security Response > BAT.Copykaz.Worm

BAT.Copykaz.Worm

Discovered:
October 10, 2003
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:09:00 PM
Type:
Worm
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

BAT.Copykaz.Worm is a generic detection for simple batch file worms that spread through file-sharing networks. These worms propagate by copying themselves to the shared directories that file-sharing networks use, such as KaZaA, Morpheus, and Grokster.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version October 13, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 13, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 15, 2003
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Writeup By: Heather Shannon

Search Threats

Search by name

Example: W32.Beagle.AG@mm
ThreatCon Widget
Internet Security Threat Report, Volume 16
Symantec DeepSight Screensaver