VBS.Disabled.Worm

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: September 14, 2000
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:51:07 AM
Type:: Worm

VBS.Disabled.Worm is a script worm that is similar in function to VBS.NewLove.Worm. It uses Microsoft Outlook to send itself. Upon execution, it deletes all files from your hard drive except for files in the root directory. The body of the email message is in French.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version September 14, 2000
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version September 14, 2000
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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: Moderate
Removal: Moderate

Damage

Damage Level: Low

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Gor Nazaryan

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