W32.HLLW.Genky

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: March 19, 2003
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:44:35 AM
Type:: Worm
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

W32.HLLW.Genky is a worm that spreads using the KaZaA and iMesh file-sharing networks. It also attempts to download Backdoor.Sdbot from a specific Web site.

W32.HLLW.Genky is written in Microsoft Visual Basic, version 6, and packed with FSG.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version March 19, 2003
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version March 19, 2003
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
Initial Weekly Certified release date March 19, 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: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: Medium

Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi

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