VBS.HPWG.gen

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Discovered:: March 21, 2003
Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:00:29 PM
Type:: Worm
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

VBS.HPWG.gen is a worm that infects file-sharing networks. The known variants spread through KaZaA, Morpheus, Grokster, and Bearshare, but do not do any damage.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version March 21, 2003
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version March 21, 2003
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
Initial Weekly Certified release date March 25, 2003

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Writeup By: Heather Shannon

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