W32.HLLW.Stiq

W32.HLLW.Stiq is a worm that uses Microsoft Outlook and mIRC to attempt to spread itself. However, due to a bug in the code, the attempt to spread will fail.

The worm deletes the data files for some antivirus programs. It is written in Microsoft Visual Basic version 6.

NOTE: Definitions dated prior to January 6, 2003 may detect this as Bloodhound.W32.VBWORM.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version January 6, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Daily Certified version January 6, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date January 8, 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: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium