VBS.Network

This VBS worm does little but replicate. It attempts to copy itself across a network by first locating shared network drives, and then mapping them to a local drive letter.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version February 11, 2000
• Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Daily Certified version February 11, 2000
• Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
• 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: 50 - 999
• Number of Sites: 3 - 9
• Geographical Distribution: High
• Threat Containment: Difficult
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: High