W32.HLLP.Spreda.B

W32.HLLP.Spreda.B is a high-level language virus that spreads through KaZaA networks by infecting the .exe files in the KaZaA download folder. Under some conditions, W32.HLLP.Spreda.B inserts a password stealer onto the system.

NOTE: Virus definitions dated prior to September 30, 2003 may detect this worm as W32.HLLP.Savno.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version September 29, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version September 29, 2003
• Initial Daily Certified version September 29, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version September 29, 2003
• Initial Weekly Certified release date October 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: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low