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VBS.Nukip

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: May 25, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:39:20 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP


VBS.Nukip is a worm that deletes system files and spreads through IRC channels.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 25, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 25, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 25, 2005

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: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Medium

Writeup By: Candid Wueest
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