VBS.Allem@mm

VBS.Allem@mm is a mass-mailing worm that sends itself to email addresses it finds in the Microsoft Outlook Address Book. It also spreads using MIRC, and copies itself as .VBS and .VBE files. VBS.Allem@mm is an encrypted VBScript worm that lowers security settings and deletes files.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version March 2, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version March 2, 2005
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date March 2, 2005

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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: Medium