VBS.Freelink

VBS.Freelink is an encrypted worm that works under Windows 98, Windows 2000, and all the other Windows versions that support the VBScripting language. Once the worm is launched, it uses Microsoft Outlook to automatically send an email with an attachment of itself.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version July 8, 1999
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version July 8, 1999
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Medium
• Number of Infections: More than 1000
• Number of Sites: More than 10
• Geographical Distribution: High
• Threat Containment: Moderate
• Removal: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: High