W32.Hobble.H@mm

W32.Hobble.H@mm is a mass-mailing worm that replicates by email and attempts to spread across the KaZaA file-sharing network. It also attempts to terminate the processes of various security related programs.

W32.Hobble.H@mm is a .NET executable that is written in C# and runs only in the .NET Framework. The email message has the following characteristics:

Message Body: all we are saying, is give peace a chance. no to war and terrorism.

Attachment: Topeace.exe

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 2, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Daily Certified version December 2, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Weekly Certified release date December 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: High