W32.Viled.gen

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: November 10, 2001
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:37:45 AM
Also Known As: W32.Viled@mm
Type: Worm


W32.Viled.gen is a Visual Basic worm that spreads using Microsoft Outlook. This worm contains bugs that might prevent it from running.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version November 11, 2001
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
  • Initial Daily Certified version November 11, 2001
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
  • 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: 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

Writeup By: Gor Nazaryan
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