W32.HLLW.Maax@mm

W32.HLLW.Maax is a worm that uses several file-sharing programs and Microsoft Outlook to spread. The email would have a subject chosen from a predetermined list and an attachment with the filename, Tca.exe. When W32.HLLW.Maax is run, it displays a message in a box titled, "PreSeNt Axam Spitmaxa WOrM."

This worm attempts to terminate the processes of antivirus and security-related programs. W32.HLLW.Maax is written in Microsoft Visual Basic, version 6, and is packed with UPX.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version February 10, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version February 10, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date February 12, 2003

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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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: High

Distribution

• Distribution Level: High