Discovered: January 29, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:19:40 PM
Also Known As: W32/Anig.worm [McAfee], WORM_ANIG.A [Trend], Win32.Dfcsvc.A [Computer Assoc, Worm.Win32.Anig [Kaspersky]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.HLLW.Anig is a network-aware worm that captures keystrokes and passwords. The worm also opens a backdoor on port 5190.
The existence of the ntosa32.exe file is an indication of a possible infection.
W32.HLLW.Anig is written in the Delphi Programming language.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version January 30, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version January 30, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date February 4, 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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: 3 - 9
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Scott Gettis
