VBS.DDV.B

VBS.DDV.B is a Visual Basic Script (VBS) worm that attempts to spread to all the contacts in the Microsoft Outlook address book.

The worm is similar to VBS.DDV, but makes additional destructive modifications to the registry.

NOTE: Virus definitions dated prior to August 8th may detect this worm as VBS.DDV.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version August 11, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
• Initial Daily Certified version August 11, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
• Initial Weekly Certified release date August 11, 2003

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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: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: High