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Classification

Category:Malware
Type:Worm
Aliases:

Hard, HardHead, VBS/Hard.A@MM

Summary

Hard is a Visual Basic Script mass mailer (worm) that tries to disguise a virus warning.

Removal

Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it will either move the file to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or remove it.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

Variant:Hard.A

Hard.A worm spreads to all resipients listed in Outlook Express address book. It arrives in a message that looks as follows:

 ----- Original Message ----- From: warning@symantec.com To: supervisor@av.net; security@softtools.com; mark_fyston@storess.net; directorcut@ufp.com; pjeterov@goldenhit.org; kim_di_yung@freeland.ch; james.heart@macrosoft.com Subject: FW: Symantec Anti-Virus Warning Hello, There is a new worm on the Net. This worm is very fast-spreading and very dangerous! Symantec has first noticed it on April 04, 2001. The attached file is a description of the worm and how it replicates itself. With regards, F. Jones Symantec senior developer Attachment: www.symantec.com.vbs 

Hard.A contaians a payload that activates on November 24. Then the worm shows a message box with the following title and text:

 Some shocking news Don't look surprised! It is only a warning about your stupidity Take care! 

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