JS.Speth.Worm

JS.Speth.Worm is a Microsoft JScript file that copies itself throughout the C drive of the infected computer. It overwrites Autoexec.bat, as well as .vbs and .cmd files. The worm contains a mass-mailing routine and can also spread via mIRC, Pirch98, and vIRC.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 9, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Daily Certified version December 9, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Weekly Certified release date December 15, 2004

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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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low