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W32.HLLW.Reur.B

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: March 5, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:18:25 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP


W32.HLLW.Reur.B is a worm that spreads through the EMule file-sharing network and attempts to perform a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack against a predetermined Web site.

W32.HLLW.Reur.B is written in Borland Delphi and is packed with FSG.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version March 8, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version March 8, 2004
  • Initial Daily Certified version March 8, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version March 8, 2004
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date March 10, 2004

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: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Paul Mangan
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