W32.HLLP.Gosusub

W32.HLLP.Gosusub is a virus that infects most executable files on all local drives and mapped network drives. It deletes all .txt files that it finds. This virus contains bugs that may cause it to corrupt executable files when it infects them.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version January 30, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Daily Certified version January 30, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version July 19, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low