JS.Olvort.A@mm

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: May 14, 2001
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:46:52 AM
Type: Worm


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

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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

Writeup By: Serghei Sevcenco
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