W32.HLLW.Dax

W32.HLLW.Dax is a worm that spreads through open shares across the network. It attempts to replicate itself to that share as the file "Ordin Popescu.exe."

It also contains a backdoor that enables a remote attacker to connect to and control the computer. By default it opens port 3256 on the compromised computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version September 18, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version September 18, 2002
• Initial Daily Certified version September 18, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version September 18, 2002
• Initial Weekly Certified release date September 18, 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: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium