W32.HLLP.Scrambler

Risk Level 2: Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:56:58 AM
Also Known As:: VBS.Scrambled
Type:: Virus

This Windows virus infects EXE files on local machines. It also exhibits worm-like behavior by sending itself through email using Microsoft Outlook and through Internet Relay Chat via mIRC. The file "Scrambler.VBS" is dropped by the virus, and if mIRC is installed, the file "Script.INI" will be dropped in the mIRC program folder.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version May 30, 2000
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version May 30, 2000
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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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: Moderate

Damage

Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: High

Writeup By: Edric Ta

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