VBS.Trojan.Noob

VBS.Trojan.Noob uses animation to disguise its actions. Once executed, this Trojan searches for mIRC, and if found, it will attempt to modify mIRC settings to allow unauthorized access to the infected computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version February 16, 2001
• Latest Rapid Release version February 16, 2001
• Initial Daily Certified version February 16, 2001
• Latest Daily Certified version June 17, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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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: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low