W32.Lohack.Worm

Risk Level 2: Low

Discovered:
December 28, 2001
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:58:45 AM
Type:
Worm

W32.Lohack.Worm is a simple Win32 worm that is compressed using the UPX compressor.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version December 31, 2001
  • Latest Rapid Release version December 20, 2011 revision 018
  • Initial Daily Certified version December 31, 2001
  • Latest Daily Certified version December 20, 2011 revision 020
  • 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: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: High
Writeup By: Douglas Knowles

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