Hybris (computer worm)

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W95/Hybris
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
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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".

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