Discovered: December 21, 2000
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:34:45 AM
Also Known As: I-Worm.Hybris.plugin [Kaspersk, W32/Hybris.plugin@MM [McAfee], WORM_HYBRIS.PLG [Trend], W32/Hybr-Plugin [Sophos], Win32.Hybris.plugin [Computer
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me
W95.Hybris.plugin is a generic detection for any of the encrypted plug-ins that are downloaded by the
W95.Hybris.gen worm.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version December 21, 2000
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version December 21, 2000
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Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 21, 2000
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: More than 1000
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Number of Sites: More than 10
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Geographical Distribution: Medium
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Threat Containment: Moderate
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Removal: Difficult
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Richard Cave
