Hybris (computer worm)
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- This article is about the computer virus. For the gothic rock band, see Hybris (band). Hybris is also an alternative name for the Greek Goddess Hubris.
| Common name | Hybris |
| Technical name | W95/Hybris-mm |
| Aliases | Snow White, Hahaha |
| Family | Hybris |
| Classification | Worm |
| - Type | Mass-mailer |
| - Subtype | Win32 worm |
| Isolation | September 2001 |
| - Point of Isolation | Unknown |
| - Point of Origin | Brazil |
| Author(s) | Vecna |
Hybris, also known as Snow White, Vecna.22528, and Full Moon, is a computer worm believed to be written by Brazilian virus writer Vecna, member of the computer virus writing group 29A. It first appeared in September 2000 and became more common in January 2001.
Hybris is probably best remembered for the e-mail it distributes itself in, typically coming from hahaha@sexyfun.net. Malicious "plug-ins" enhanced Hybris's functionality to include various different other e-mail types. Other plugin functionalities include a spinning "wheel of hypnosis."
The name "Hybris" originates from the text within the virus: "HYBRIS" "(c) Vecna".
[edit] External links
- F-Secure Description
- CERT: Open mail relays used to deliver "Hybris Worm"
- The Register: "Vandals behind spread of Hybris worm named"
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