VBS.Monopoly

VBS.Monopoly is an encrypted worm that works on Windows operating systems which support Visual Basic Script 4.0 and later. The worm uses Microsoft Outlook to send a copy of itself to all the recipients in the user's Outlook Address Book. The worm usually appears as MONOPOLY.VBS in the email.

NOTE: The definition set prior to August 9 detects this worm as VBS.Freelink.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 18, 2000
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version December 18, 2000
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• 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