W32.HLLW.Citor

W32.HLLW.Citor is a worm that attempts to spread through IRC by sending a URL link to other people in the channel. The URL link is the worm executable.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version March 13, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Daily Certified version March 13, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version July 12, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Weekly Certified release date March 13, 2004

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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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium