W32.HLLW.Antinny

W32.HLLW.Antinny is a worm that spreads on the Winny file-sharing network. When W32.HLLW.Antinny is executed, it displays a fake error message in Japanese.

The worm is written in Microsoft Visual C++.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version August 8, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version August 8, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date August 13, 2003

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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: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium