VBS.Illen

VBS.Illen combines features of both a virus and a worm, and acts as a trojan dropper. The Windows Scripting Host (WSH) is required for this virus to replicate. WSH is packaged with Windows98 and Internet Explorer 5, or can be downloaded from Microsoft's web site and installed in Windows95.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 18, 2000
• Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Daily Certified version December 18, 2000
• Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: 0 - 2
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low