VBS.Timofonica

This is a Visual BASIC Script worm which is currently detected by Norton AntiVirus as VBS.NewLove.A. This detection was confirmed using the May 30 definitions. The worm replicates by mailing itself using Microsoft Outlook.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version June 7, 2000
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version June 7, 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: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: High