Guest guest Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 - Symantec Security Alert Monday, May 12, 2003 4:16 PM Alert! W32.HLLW.Fizzer@mm Category 3 WARNING: W32.HLLW.Fizzer@mm Threat level: Category 3, Moderate (scale of 1-5) Type: Worm Virus Definitions: May 12 , 2003 or later (via LiveUpdate) What is W32.HLLW.Fizzer@mm and how does it affect me?Due to an increased number of submissions, Symantec Security Response is upgrading W32.HLLW.Fizzer@mm from a Category 2 to a Category 3. W32.HLLW.Fizzer@mm is a mass-mailing worm that sends itself to all contacts in the Windows Address Book. It contains a backdoor that uses mIRC to communicate with a remote attacker. It also contains a keylogger. The worm attempts to terminate the processes of various anti-virus programs if they are found to be active.This worm will choose one of the following as the Subject line of the email it sends out: I thought this was interesting...rather psychedelic...found this on the net, you might like it...discothèqueimbrueDamn it feels good to be gangsta.The way I feel - Remy ShandParadigm ShiftWASSUP!Know ThyselfHellI love youPlease discard if you don't like or agree with our present leadership...little popup removerB cannot rememberYo, WASSUP, B?an interesting program...You might not appreciate this...I think you might find this amusing...LOLcheck this out... hehehequestion...see you tomorrow.how are you?you need to lose weight.why?kind of simple, but fun nonetheless.check it out. The file attached to the email will contain one of the following extensions: ..exe.pif.com.scr What action can I take from here?Symantec Security Response posted virus definitions to protect against this threat on May 12, 2003 (via LiveUpdate). All users of Norton AntiVirus who do not have up-to-date virus protection should immediately run LiveUpdate for protection from W32.HLLW.Fizzer (AT) mm (DOT) Virus definitions are available via the LiveUpdate feature in the Norton AntiVirus product or the Symantec Security Response Web site. Symantec Security Response encourages all Norton AntiVirus users to regularly download virus definitions in order to protect against future threats. For more information on how to run LiveUpdate, please UPGRADE CUSTOMERS - If you have an older version of Norton AntiVirus and would like to upgrade to Norton AntiVirus 2003, please NEW CUSTOMERS - If you would like to purchase Norton AntiVirus 2003, please Sincerely, Symantec Security Response TeamSymantec Corporation Scan for Viruses. FREE!Free Service. Check your system online using Symantec's award-winning virus detection technology to determine if it is infected by any known virus or Trojan horse. Click here! Special Offers!Visit the Symantec Store Web site for comprehensive security solutions and special Symantec promotions. Click HereFor non-English product versions, please visit our global store. Protect your PC!For around-the-clock virus protection purchase Norton AntiVirus™ 2003 today! *Plus shipping. Suggested offer is valid in US only. Prices may vary. With your purchase of Norton AntiVirus 2003, you qualify for one year of virus definitions via LiveUpdate™. Subsequent renewals are available through an annual subscription.Microsoft, MSN, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brands and products are trademarks of their respective holder(s). 1995-2003 Symantec Corporation. All rights reserved. DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE. This email account is for sending messages only. If you require Customer Service or Technical Support, please check the Symantec Web site for contact information at www.symantec.com. Symantec Corporation, 20330 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino, CA 95014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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