W32.HLLW.Ultimax

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.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version July 17, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Daily Certified version July 17, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date July 17, 2002

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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