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HLLW.Habrack... Dont forget this, just cuz Blaster is around

HLLW.Habrack... Dont forget this, just cuz Blaster is around

Postby djdabaer » Thu Aug 14, 2003 1:41 pm

W32.HLLW.Habrack is a worm that attempts to spread through file-sharing networks. The worm also has backdoor functionalities that allow its creator to control a compromised system.

When W32.HLLW.Habrack is executed, it displays fake messages. Refer to the "Technical Details" section for illustrated examples.

This threat is written in the Microsoft Visual Basic programming language.

Here are some of the FAKE images....

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Read the whole article at Symantec.
This is very clever and sneaky, and seems like it might infect those who dont know better.
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Postby Mac33 » Thu Aug 14, 2003 1:49 pm

You wouldn't credit the underhand tactics those people get up to to trash your computer. Absolutely disgraceful. Some poor soul will believe this and put their firewall down. :x
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Postby SCJwl » Thu Aug 14, 2003 2:59 pm

I would have when I first got this pc. Now I know better.....
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