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W32.HLLP.Julk.B@mm

Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:08:05 PM
Type:
Worm
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

W32.HLLP.Julk.B@mm is a mass-mailing worm that uses a current MAPI program to send itself to all the contacts in the address book of the current MAPI program.

The email has the following characteristics:

Subject: Do you like hot chicks?
Message:
You'll be able to get them by clicking on the .exe. This will get you conected to our servers.We hope you enjoy IT!
Attachment: providence.exe

W32.HLLP.Julk.B@mm is also a file infector that infects all the .exe files in the Windows installation folder.

This threat is written in the Microsoft Visual Basic programming language.


Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version September 29, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version September 29, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 1, 2003
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Writeup By: Yana Liu

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