Discovered: July 12, 2002
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:50:58 AM
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
JS.Winbomb.d is a malicious JavaScript file that launches hundreds of browser windows in an attempt to crash your browser or your computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version July 12, 2002
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version July 12, 2002
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Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date July 17, 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: Brett Johnson
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