W32.HLLW.Gotorm

W32.HLLW.Gotorm is a worm that steals sensitive information from some video games and attempts to spread through the KaZaA file-sharing network.

When W32.HLLW.Gotorm is executed, it displays the fake error message, titled "Win Zip Self-Extractor." See the "Technical Details" section for an illustration.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version July 31, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 2, 2008 revision 020
• Initial Daily Certified version July 31, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date August 6, 2003

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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium