W32.HLLW.Deborms.C

W32.HLLW.Deborms.C, which is a variant of W32.HLLW.Deborms, attempts to spread through the local network. The worm drops and runs Backdoor.Sdbot and Backdoor.Litmus.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 2, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version May 2, 2003
• Initial Daily Certified version May 2, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version May 2, 2003
• Initial Weekly Certified release date May 7, 2003

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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: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium