Discovered: February 2, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:42:46 AM
Also Known As: W32/Gemel.worm [McAfee]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.HLLW.Gemel is a worm that attempts to spread through the Grokster, Morpheus, and KaZaA file-sharing networks. This worm also spreads through ICQ and floppy disks.
This threat has several versions, and all the versions are written in the Microsoft Visual Basic programming language. It may be compressed with UPX or tElock.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version February 3, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
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Initial Daily Certified version February 3, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version July 19, 2008 revision 018
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Initial Weekly Certified release date February 5, 2003
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Yana Liu
