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- Discovered:
- February 13, 2002
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:38:15 AM
- Also Known As:
- JS/Exploit-Messenger, JS_MENGER.GEN, JS.CoolNow
- Type:
- Worm
This is an Internet worm that is coded in JavaScript. The worm appears as a message in MSN Messenger that directs you to a Website which contained the code. This worm was hosted on a number of different sites.
According to sources, there were public postings made with links to the worm code on the Geocities user Web page. This was not confirmed.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version February 13, 2002
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version February 13, 2002
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date February 13, 2002
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
- Wild Level: Medium
- Number of Infections: 50 - 999
- Number of Sites: 0 - 2
- Geographical Distribution: Low
- Threat Containment: Easy
- Removal: Easy
Damage
- Damage Level: Low
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Patrick Nolan
