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W32.HLLW.Ultimax

Risk Level 2: Low

Discovered:
July 16, 2002
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:39:46 AM
Also Known As:
W32.Ultimax.Worm, Win32.Ultimax.A [CA], W32/Ultimax.Worm [McAfee], TROJ_ULTIMAX.A [Trend], TrojanDownloader.Win32.Ultimx.
Type:
Worm
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

W32.HLLW.Ultimax is a worm that copies itself into the startup folder on open shares. It also attempts to download and run a file that gives access to pornographic material. Several variants are detected as W32.HLLW.Ultimax.




For information on protection shared files and folders, read the document How to configure shared Windows folders for maximum network protection.


Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version July 17, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version July 17, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date July 17, 2002
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Medium
  • Number of Infections: More than 1000
  • Number of Sites: More than 10
  • Geographical Distribution: Medium
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Peter Ferrie

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