HLLC.Bandwurm.27604

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: March 13, 1998
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:38:25 AM
Type:: Virus
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

This is a companion virus written in a high level language rather than assembly. The virus simply makes multiple copies of itself as different filenames on the computer. The virus will only replicate if you accidentally execute one of these files. The virus does NOT infect or modify any files on the system.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version March 30, 1998
Latest Rapid Release version March 30, 1998
Initial Daily Certified version March 30, 1998
Latest Daily Certified version March 30, 1998
Initial Weekly Certified release date March 30, 1998

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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: Easy

Damage

Damage Level: Low

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Eric Chien

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