VBS.Sling

VBS.Sling is a Visual Basic Script (VBS) virus that appends itself to the files with the extensions .vbe and .vbs.

The virus payload is activated on the 16th of June and July.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 20, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Daily Certified version December 20, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Weekly Certified release date December 20, 2003

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: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low