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W32.HLLW.Warpigs.C

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: December 19, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:15:22 PM
Also Known As: Backdoor.Spyboter.gen [KAV]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP


W32.HLLW.Warpigs.C is a variant of W32.HLLW.Warpigs worm that contains backdoor Trojan functionality. It attempts to copy itself to computers that have weak administrator passwords.

The backdoor functionality is accomplished by connecting to a specific mIRC server and joining a specific channel to receive instructions. The default ports are 6666 and 6667.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version December 20, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
  • Initial Daily Certified version December 20, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date December 23, 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: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Medium

Writeup By: Kevin Ha
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