Malware type: VBScript

Aliases: Email-Worm.VBS.Numgame (Kaspersky), VBS/Numgame@MM (McAfee), VBS.Numgame@mm (Symantec), Worm/GuessGame.2 (Avira), VBS/Numgame-A (Sophos),

In the wild: Yes

Destructive: Yes

Language: English

Platform: Windows

Encrypted: No

Description: 
This VBScript worm propagates via MAPI by sending itself to every address listed in the infected user's address book. This worm arrives in an email with the subject: "Are you (Name) my valentine?" Upon execution, it deletes several files and folders in the c:\ drive and network drives. The worm also tries to engage the infected user in a number-guessing game.

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Description created: Feb. 15, 2002 12:00:00 AM GMT -0800
Description updated: Feb. 19, 2002 12:00:00 AM GMT -0800

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