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- Discovered:
- September 18, 2000
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:33:32 AM
- Also Known As:
- VBS/Funny
- Type:
- Worm
VBS.Funny.A is a worm that spreads using Microsoft Outlook. When executed, the worm opens your Web browser and attempts to connect to the following Web site:
http://www.makeyoulaugh.com
(Visiting this location does not damage your computer.) The worm then checks for the existence of a registry key used by the United Bank of Switzerland's PIN software. If the key exists, the worm creates an executable file. This file is a Trojan horse. It logs cached passwords and keyboard input. The Trojan horse is detected as Infostealer.
NOTE: This worm was previously detected as VBS.NewLove.A.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version September 18, 2000
- Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
- Initial Daily Certified version September 18, 2000
- Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
- Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
Click here 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: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: High
Writeup By: Neal Hindocha
