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- Discovered:
- November 29, 2002
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:41:22 AM
- Also Known As:
- I-Worm.Alcaul.af [KAV]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
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
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version December 2, 2002
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version December 2, 2002
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date December 4, 2002
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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
Writeup By: Serghei Sevcenco
