Discovered: October 15, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:12:11 PM
Also Known As: W32.HLLW.Wanado, W32/Reur.worm!p2p [McAfee], Worm.P2P.Reur.c [Kaspersky]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
W32.HLLW.Reur is a worm that spreads through the eMule file-sharing network.
This worm is written in Borland Delphi and is packed with FSG.
Note: Virus definitions dated October 27, 2003 or earlier may detect this worm as W32.HLLW.Wanado.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version October 16, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version October 16, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 22, 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
