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- Discovered:
- February 24, 2004
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:17:57 PM
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP
W32.HLLW.Syney@mm.int is an intended mass-mailing worm similar to W32.HLLW.Syney@mm. Due to bugs in the worm's code, it fails to propagate.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version February 24, 2004
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version February 24, 2004
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date February 24, 2004
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: Low
Writeup By: Fergal Ladley
