W32.HLLP.Sharpei@mm

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.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version February 27, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version February 27, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date February 27, 2002

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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: Medium