JS.Olvort.A@mm

JS.Olvort.A@mm is a JScript encrypted worm. It arrives as an attachment with a variable name, which may be displayed as HTML file. When executed, the worm emails itself to everyone in the contact list of your Microsoft Outlook address book.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 14, 2001
• Latest Rapid Release version May 14, 2001
• Initial Daily Certified version May 14, 2001
• Latest Daily Certified version June 17, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Medium
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: 3 - 9
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low