Discovered: September 26, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:08:06 PM
Also Known As: W32.HLLP.Savno, W32/HLLP.Savno!p2p [McAfee], Win32.HLLP.Savno [KAV]
Type: Virus
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.HLLP.Spreda.B is a high-level language virus that spreads through KaZaA networks by infecting the .exe files in the KaZaA download folder. Under some conditions, W32.HLLP.Spreda.B inserts a password stealer onto the system.
NOTE: Virus definitions dated prior to September 30, 2003 may detect this worm as W32.HLLP.Savno.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version September 29, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version September 29, 2003
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Initial Daily Certified version September 29, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version September 29, 2003
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 1, 2003
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Atli Gudmundsson
