W32.HLLW.Southghost

W32.HLLW.Southghost a worm that spreads through email and file-sharing networks.

The email has the following characteristics:

Subject: Espero que te llege a tiempo...
Attachment: BuenasNuevas.doc.pif

The worm is written in Microsoft Visual Basic and packed with Petite.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 1, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Daily Certified version December 1, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version July 19, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Weekly Certified release date December 3, 2003

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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: Low