VBS.Staple.B@mm

VBS.Staple.B@mm is a Visual Basic Script (VBS) worm that spreads using Microsoft Outlook. It displays a political message and uses Microsoft Internet Explorer to connect to specific Web sites.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 15, 2001
• Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Daily Certified version May 15, 2001
• Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
• 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: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low