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W32.HLLW.Kazmor.C

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: August 1, 2002
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:39:52 AM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


W32.HLLW.Kazmor.C is a worm that spreads across Morpheus file-sharing networks.

The worm disguises itself as movies, games, or porno-related programs, or as software files to trick Morpheus users into downloading the program and opening it. W32.HLLW.Kazmor.C is written in the Borland Delphi programming language.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version August 2, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 2, 2002
  • Initial Daily Certified version August 2, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 2, 2002
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date August 7, 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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