This worm is not new but it continues to spread and has a damaging payload. We want to urge all computer users to update their antivirus protection before the first trigger date on 3 February.

The worm can spread quite well once it finds its way beyond corporate firewalls.

Active exploitation of this issue has been, and continues to be, observed. A primitive instant messenger worm has been observed that employs this vulnerability as a propagation vector. Additionally, there are reports that exploits for this issue are getting spammed to e-mail addresses. It is believed that exploitation of this issue will continue to increase.

He is not suspended. He continues to be paid.

Our assessment of the worm damage is 'not serious'.

In much the same way criminals attack innocent people, they will attack each other.