W32.HLLW.Kazkaz

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Discovered: September 15, 2002
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:00:21 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


W32.HLLW.Kazkaz is a simple worm that copies itself to the shared folders of the KaZaA file-sharing network. The worm is written in the Microsoft Visual Basic programming language.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version September 16, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
  • Initial Daily Certified version September 16, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date September 18, 2002

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Writeup By: Yana Liu
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