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- Discovered:
- October 1, 2002
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:50:02 AM
- Also Known As:
- IRC.Worm.Generic
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
VBS.Pelic.Worm spreads through mIRC and also the file-sharing network KaZaA. It tries to delete antivirus software on the infected computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version October 2, 2002
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version October 2, 2002
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date October 2, 2002
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: Medium
Writeup By: Maryl Magee
