W32.HLLW.Zule

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: December 26, 2002
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:41:50 AM
Type:: Worm
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

W32.HLLW.Zule is a worm that spreads across the KaZaA file-sharing network by tricking KaZaA users into downloading and opening the program. It also uses IRC to distribute itself. It attempts to delete files and folders belonging to various security software products.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version December 26, 2002
Latest Rapid Release version December 26, 2002
Initial Daily Certified version December 26, 2002
Latest Daily Certified version December 26, 2002
Initial Weekly Certified release date December 30, 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

Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi

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