Discovered: June 15, 2002
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:53:18 AM
Type: Trojan Horse, Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
VBS.Krim.B is a variant of the
VBS.Krim@mm worm that sends a component of itself to all contacts in the Microsoft Outlook Address Book. The mailed component is not capable of sending additional email; if it is executed, it will attempt to format drive C. The email would have the following characteristics:
Subject: SMS for YOU by Valentina
Attachment: Mirko.bat
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version June 17, 2002
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version June 17, 2002
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Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date June 19, 2002
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Gor Nazaryan