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W32.HLLW.Nople

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: June 6, 2002
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:46:45 AM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP


W32.HLLW.Nople is a network-aware worm that copies itself to all remote computers as the file C:\Winnt\Noplease_flash_movie.exe.

Indications that a computer has been infected are the presence of the Noplease_flash_movie.exe file or the message "Es hora de formatear tu disco".

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version June 7, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 7, 2002
  • Initial Daily Certified version June 7, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version June 7, 2002
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date June 12, 2002

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Medium

Writeup By: Douglas Knowles
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