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- Discovered:
- July 19, 2002
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:54:27 AM
- Also Known As:
- W32.Niqim, I-Worm.Niqim [AVP], W32/Niqim [McAfee], Win32/Niqim.Worm [CA]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Win32.HLLW.Lama.C is a simple mass-mailing worm that uses Microsoft Outlook to send itself to all contacts in the Microsoft Outlook Address Book. It may also spread through mIRC and KaZaA shared folders. The email message has the following characteristics:
Subject: Mira Lo Que Compre Aller!!
Message:
Hola! Mira Lo Que CAompre Aller!!
Es Un Lorito jjeje Se LLama Miniqiu Aqui Te mando Un Screen Saver Que Hice De El!"
Attachment: Miniqiu.scr
NOTE: Definitions dated before August 27, 2002, may detect this threat as W32.Niqim.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version July 22, 2002
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version July 22, 2002
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date July 24, 2002
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Writeup By: Yana Liu
