- Discovered:
- October 15, 2003
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:12:11 PM
- Also Known As:
- W32.HLLW.Wanado, W32/Reur.worm!p2p [McAfee], Worm.P2P.Reur.c [Kaspersky]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.HLLW.Reur is a worm that spreads through the eMule file-sharing network.
This worm is written in Borland Delphi and is packed with FSG.
Note: Virus definitions dated October 27, 2003 or earlier may detect this worm as W32.HLLW.Wanado.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version October 16, 2003
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version October 16, 2003
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date October 22, 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: Easy
Damage
- Damage Level: Low
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Scott Gettis



