VBS.Friendmess.A

The VBS.Friendmess.A script-worm is based on VBS.LoveLetter.A. It does not use IRC, and it has a different payload: it deletes files using Autoexec.bat.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 8, 2000
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version May 8, 2000
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• 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