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
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Initial Rapid Release version March 8, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version March 8, 2004
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Initial Daily Certified version March 8, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version March 8, 2004
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Initial Weekly Certified release date March 10, 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Paul Mangan