Dec 28

W32.HLLW.Mantas

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Virus
 
Name W32.HLLW.Mantas
Type Worm
Affected Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Risk Level 1: Very Low
Discovered October 17, 2003
Update February 13, 2007 12:12:21 PM
Length
Virus Info W32.HLLW.Mantas is a worm that spreads through file-sharing networks and mapped network drives. The worm overwrites all the txt/doc/html/jpg/gif/ico/bmp and executable files under specific folders, "My documents", and mapped network drives.The existence of the file winmants.exe is an indication of a possible infection.
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
Writeup By: Yuhui Huang
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