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W32.HLLW.Warpigs.B

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: July 9, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:03:39 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP


W32.HLLW.Warpigs.B is a worm that contains backdoor Trojan functionality. It attempts to copy itself to computers that have weak administrator passwords.

The backdoor functionality is performed by connecting to a specific mIRC server and joining a specific channel to receive instructions. The default ports are 6666 and 6667.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version July 10, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
  • Initial Daily Certified version July 10, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 19, 2008 revision 018
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date July 16, 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: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Medium

Writeup By: Scott Gettis
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