W32.HLLW.Reur

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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

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