W32.HLLW.Kazping

W32.HLLW.Kazping is a worm that attempts to spread itself through the KaZaA file-sharing network. This threat is written in the Microsoft Visual Basic programming language.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 13, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version May 13, 2003
• Initial Daily Certified version May 13, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version May 13, 2003
• Initial Weekly Certified release date May 14, 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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium