W32.HLLP.Conut@mm

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: July 15, 2003
Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:03:52 PM
Also Known As:: W32/Coconut-A [Sophos], I-Worm.Conut [KAV]
Type:: Worm
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP

W32.HLLP.Conut@mm is a virus that randomly infects .exe files. It also mass mails itself to all the contacts in the Microsoft Outlook Address Book by using a VBS component.

The email has the following characteristics:

Subject: The Coconut Game
Message: This game made me feel like I was on a vacation :)
Attachment: coconut.exe

NOTE: This threat is a .NET executable that only runs in the .NET Framework.

When W32.HLLP.Conut@mm runs, it displays an image that appears to a part of a computer game. See the Technical Details section for an illustration.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version July 16, 2003
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version July 16, 2003
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
Initial Weekly Certified release date July 16, 2003

Click 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: Easy

Damage

Damage Level: Low

Distribution

Distribution Level: High

Writeup By: Yana Liu

Technical Details

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