BAT.WCup@mm

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: June 11, 2002
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:47:41 AM
Type:: Worm

Bat.WCup@mm is a batch file worm that spreads via Microsoft Outlook. The message is:
Subject: WorldCup News!
Message: Read me for more world cup news!
Attachment: Worldcup_score.vbs. or Worldcup.bat

If you receive this email message, delete it without opening any attachment(s).

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version June 11, 2002
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version June 11, 2002
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
Initial Weekly Certified release date June 11, 2002

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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

Writeup By: Maryl Magee

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