Dec 28

W32.HLLW.Moega.E

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Virus
 
Name W32.HLLW.Moega.E
Type Worm
Affected Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Risk Level 1: Very Low
Discovered November 5, 2003
Update February 13, 2007 12:13:23 PM
Length
Virus Info W32.HLLW.Moega.E is a worm that has backdoor capabilities. It attempts to spread through the local area network. The worm connects to an IRC server to receive further instructions from its creator.

The icon of the W32.HLLW.Moega.E executable looks similar to that of the Windows XP Windows Update executable, Wupdated.exe. See the "Technical Details" section for an illustration.
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: Low
Writeup By: John Canavan
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