W32.HLLW.Elitor

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: August 28, 2002
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:58:20 AM
Also Known As:: WORM_ELITOR.A [Trend], Trojan.Win32.Elitor [AVP]
Type:: Worm
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

W32.HLLW.Elitor is a worm that spreads using MSN Messenger. It is very similar in functionality to Backdoor.Kryost, the major difference being that it will attempt to send this file:

C:\Windows\System\Britney spears naked.jpg .exe

to other MSN Messenger contacts.

W32.HLLW.Elitor allows unauthorized access to an infected computer using MSN Messenger.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version August 29, 2002
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version August 29, 2002
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
Initial Weekly Certified release date September 4, 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

Writeup By: Douglas Knowles

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