W32.HLLW.Reckus

W32.HLLW.Reckus is a worm that spreads through peer-to-peer file-sharing networks, such as KaZaA, Morpheus, and WinMX. It overwrites Notepad.exe and Regedit.exe with copies of itself and terminates antivirus and firewall processes.

The existence of C:\Windows\LOL.exe is a sign of possible infection.

This worm is written in Delphi and is packed with UPX.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version October 27, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version October 27, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date October 29, 2003

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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: Medium