Discovered: March 19, 2001
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:50:14 AM
Also Known As: VBS_Staple.A
Type: Worm
To remove this worm:
- Run LiveUpdate to make sure that you have the most recent virus definitions.
- Start Norton AntiVirus (NAV), and run a full system scan, making sure that NAV is set to scan all files.
- Delete any files detected as VBS.Staple.A@mm.
- (Optional) Delete the value &malead from HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\WAB registry key.
NOTE: This value, although added by the worm, has no adverse affect on your system. If you are comfortable modifying the registry, you can safely delete it.
Writeup By: JP Duan
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