VBS.A24

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: August 24, 2000
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:53:14 AM
Also Known As:: VBS/Netlog.g.worm
Type:: Worm

VBS.A24 is a worm that does little but replicate. It attempts to copy itself across the 24.*.*.* subnet. Any shared drives found on this subnet are subject to infection.

The worm also attempts to remove a VBS.Network infection from the system.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version September 5, 2000
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version September 5, 2000
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

Wild Level: Low
Number of Infections: 50 - 999
Number of Sites: 0 - 2
Geographical Distribution: Low
Threat Containment: Easy
Removal: Easy

Damage

Damage Level: Low

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Brian Ewell

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