JS/VBS.LostSoul.Worm

JS/VBS.LostSoul.Worm is a worm that spreads via email. When executed, it displays a text file containing the Wobbler Hoax. The attachment in the email message is named Wobbler.txt.jse or Wobbler.txt.vbe. When opened, these attachments create and execute a temporary file containing malicious code.

The worm also spreads via networks by copying itself to the root directories of shared drives. The worm originated in Argentina. As of September 8th, SARC has had no reports of this virus being in the wild.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version September 8, 2000
• Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
• Initial Daily Certified version September 8, 2000
• Latest Daily Certified version June 17, 2008 revision 017
• 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