W32.HLLW.Spirit

W32.HLLW.Spirit is a worm that spreads through the KaZaA file-sharing network. It copies itself as %Windir%\System32\Explorer.exe.

W32.HLLW.Spirit is written in the Microsoft Visual Basic programming language.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version June 1, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Daily Certified version June 1, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date June 1, 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