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W32.HLLW.Asterz.intd

Discovered:
January 6, 2003
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:42:22 AM
Type:
Worm
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

W32.HLLW.Asterz.intd is a worm that is written in the Microsoft Visual Basic programming language. It attempts to spread through KaZaA file-sharing folders. It attempts to copy itself to the following folders,
  • C:\Program Files\KaZaA Lite\My Shared Folder
  • C:\Program Files\KaZaA\My Shared Folder


Because of bugs in its program, the worm cannot successfully copy itself.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version January 7, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version January 7, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date January 8, 2003
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Writeup By: Yana Liu

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