Threat Potential Parent topic

This section describes the threat's impact on affected systems.
Damage Potential indicates the threat's capacity to cause both direct and indirect damage to the host or network.

Damage Potential Ratings

Rating
Description
High
Uses multiple methods to propagate or a single method that is particularly effective; includes threats with built-in SMTP engines
Medium
Causes reversible damage to system files. Data loss may be an issue.
Low
Minimal impact. Data loss is not an issue.
Distribution Potential indicates the threat's ability to spread to other hosts or networks.

Distribution Potential Ratings

Rating
Description
High
Uses multiple methods to propagate or a single method that is particularly effective; includes threats with built-in SMTP engines
Medium
Requires a manual trigger to propagate; includes threats that require USB drives to be inserted
Low
Is unable to propagate independently