Discovered: November 13, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:15:28 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.HLLW.Bereb is a worm that spreads via Grogster, iMesh, Kazaa, and WinMx file-sharing networks.
This worm is written in Borland Delphi and is packed with UPX.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version November 13, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
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Initial Daily Certified version November 13, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version July 19, 2008 revision 018
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 13, 2003
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: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Scott Gettis