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- Discovered:
- April 2, 2001
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:50:44 AM
- Also Known As:
- W32/Scrambler.h@MM, Win32/Scrambler.F@mm
- Type:
- Virus
W32.HLLP.Scrambler.F is a minor variant of the W32.HLLP.Scrambler virus. This Windows virus infects .exe files on local computers. It also exhibits worm-like behavior by sending itself through email using Microsoft Outlook and through Internet Relay Chat using mIRC. The Scrambler.vbs file is dropped by the virus, and if mIRC is installed, the Script.ini file is dropped in the mIRC program folder.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version April 2, 2001
- Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
- Initial Daily Certified version April 2, 2001
- Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
- Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
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: Moderate
Damage
- Damage Level: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: High
Writeup By: Cary Ng
