W32.HLLW.Kullan

W32.HLLW.Kullan is a worm that has backdoor capabilities. It spreads across networks, by copying itself to the Start Menu of computers, which an infected computer can access. The most common reason for this access is an unprotected shared resource.

Some of the backdoor capabilities include retrieving information related to the computer and operating system type, logging of keystrokes, and examining email.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version April 25, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version April 25, 2003
• Initial Daily Certified version April 25, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version April 25, 2003
• Initial Weekly Certified release date April 30, 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