W32.HLLW.Nople

W32.HLLW.Nople is a network-aware worm that copies itself to all remote computers as the file C:\Winnt\Noplease_flash_movie.exe.

Indications that a computer has been infected are the presence of the Noplease_flash_movie.exe file or the message "Es hora de formatear tu disco".

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version June 7, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version June 7, 2002
• Initial Daily Certified version June 7, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version June 7, 2002
• Initial Weekly Certified release date June 12, 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