VBS.Nevesc

VBS.Nevesc is a VBS threat that spreads using mIRC. It contains a component that overwrites VBS and VBE files. It can also damage Windows 95/98/Me systems by making changes to the registry.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 24, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Daily Certified version May 24, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Weekly Certified release date May 26, 2004

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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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low