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W32.HLLP.Sharpei@mm

Risk Level 2: Low

Discovered:
February 26, 2002
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:38:23 AM
Also Known As:
Win32.Harp
Type:
Worm, Virus

W32.HLLP.Sharpei@mm is a virus that targets .exe files under the Microsoft .NET Framework. The replication code of the virus is written in C# and compiled to MSIL. The virus also mass emails itself to all contacts in the Microsoft Outlook address book by using a VBS component. The attachment is MS02-010.exe.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version February 27, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version February 27, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date February 27, 2002
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: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Peter Szor

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