Discovered: November 9, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:13:36 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.HLLW.Flopcopy is a worm written in Visual Basic. It attempts to copy itself to the A: drive of an infected computer.
Note: On DOS-V-based systems, this is the first installed drive; on other systems, this is the floppy drive.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version November 10, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
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Initial Daily Certified version November 10, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version July 19, 2008 revision 018
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 12, 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
Writeup By: Maryl Magee