VBS.Freelink

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered:: July 2, 1999
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:55:47 AM
Type:: Worm

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.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version July 8, 1999
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version July 8, 1999
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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

Writeup By: Abid Oonwala

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