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- Discovered:
- June 10, 2003
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:02:29 PM
- Also Known As:
- W32.HLLW.Aldem@mm, I-Worm.Ronoper.t [KAV], W32/Ronoper.worm.gen [McAfee]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.Ronoper.B@mm is a mass-mailing worm that attempts to spread itself through email, mIRC, and across file-sharing networks. The worm also contains a Backdoor functionality and attempts to terminate the processes of various programs, including antivirus and security software.
The email messages will have the following characteristics:
Subject: Re:
Attachment: melda.scr
W32.Ronoper.B@mm is written in the Borland Delphi programming language and is compressed with UPX.
NOTE: Definitions dated prior to July 6, 2003 will detect this threat as W32.HLLW.Aldem@mm.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version June 11, 2003
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version June 11, 2003
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date June 11, 2003
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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: High
Writeup By: Scott Gettis
