W32.HLLW.Warpigs.C

W32.HLLW.Warpigs.C is a variant of W32.HLLW.Warpigs worm that contains backdoor Trojan functionality. It attempts to copy itself to computers that have weak administrator passwords.

The backdoor functionality is accomplished by connecting to a specific mIRC server and joining a specific channel to receive instructions. The default ports are 6666 and 6667.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 20, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
• Initial Daily Certified version December 20, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
• Initial Weekly Certified release date December 23, 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: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium