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- Discovered:
- January 6, 2004
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:21:43 PM
- Also Known As:
- W32/Rirc.worm.gen [McAfee], Backdoor.Rirc.b [Kaspersky]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
The W32.HLLW.Rirc worm attempts to spread through network shares that have weak passwords.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version January 7, 2004
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version January 7, 2004
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date January 7, 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: 50 - 999
- Number of Sites: More than 10
- Geographical Distribution: Low
- Threat Containment: Easy
- Removal: Moderate
Damage
- Damage Level: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Rodney Andres
