VBS.CoolNote

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:33:10 AM
Type:: Worm

This is a Visual Basic Script worm which is similar to VBS.LoveLetter. This worm does not carry a destructive payload. The worm replicates by mailing itself using MS Outlook or by sending itself through mIRC.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version June 1, 2000
Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
Initial Daily Certified version June 1, 2000
Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
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: 0 - 49
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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