W32.HLLW.Theug

W32.HLLW.Theug is a worm that spreads using common file-sharing applications, such as KaZaA, Limewire, and Morpheus. The worm disguises itself using different file names, such as:

• [eBook]TheHacker.Zipped.exe
• PornStarPics.jpg.pif
• Girlfriend.pif
• StacyVale.pif
• Quake3Arena_KeyGens_Archive.exe
• [eBook]SexAndTheCity_Zipped.exe
• Warcraft3_KeyGens_Archive.exe
• [eBook]WebSiteDesign_Zipped.exe
• Antivirus 2
• WinZip 8.1 KeyGen.exe
• Personal Firewall Pro.exe
• WindowsXP SP2 Installer.exe
• Window Blinds Key Gen.Serial.exe
• Nero Burning Rom 5.5 KeyGen.exe
• Eminem - 8 Mile Screensaver.scr
• Adobe Photoshop 6 KeyGen.exe
• Stacy Valentine Blowjob Scene (rare).avi.pif
• Jenna Pool Blowjob Scene (rare).avi.pif

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version October 27, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Daily Certified version October 27, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date October 29, 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