| | malware Type: virus
Discovered: 2007-03-07
Added: 2007-03-13
Threat ID: 185424 |
Risk Description: Ease of Removing Win32.HLLW.Pytica
Creates new registry entries with consistent data
Consistent file contents
Consistently named
Uses running processes
Privacy Risks/Security Changes of Win32.HLLW.Pytica
Opens backdoors
Mimics legitimate file names
Damage/Intrusion/Annoyance of Win32.HLLW.Pytica
Autoruns at startup without an option to be disabled
Creates new files
Propagation/Saturation of Win32.HLLW.Pytica
Installed by other infections
Infects from an email attachment
Infects from a link in an email
Infects through Internet Relay Chat (IRC) | alias(s) of Win32.HLLW.PyticaNo aliases |
Further details about Win32.HLLW.Pytica may be available at our Malware Research Center |
