W32.HLLP.VB.14336.C

W32.HLLP.VB.14336.C is a worm which spreads using MSN Messenger using the file name Black Hat.exe. The worm appears to originate from Sweden, and the only thing it does is attempt to spread using MSN Messenger.

NOTES:

• This worm contains several bugs, and it is unlikely to spread under any operating system.
• Virus definitions dated prior to November 4, 2002 may detect this threat as W32.Seesix.Worm.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 15, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version October 13, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Daily Certified version May 15, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date May 15, 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: Low