JS.Menger.Worm

This is an Internet worm that is coded in JavaScript. The worm appears as a message in MSN Messenger that directs you to a Website which contained the code. This worm was hosted on a number of different sites.



According to sources, there were public postings made with links to the worm code on the Geocities user Web page. This was not confirmed.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version February 13, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version February 13, 2002
• Initial Daily Certified version February 13, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version February 13, 2002
• Initial Weekly Certified release date February 13, 2002

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Medium
• Number of Infections: 50 - 999
• Number of Sites: 0 - 2
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium