- Hybris (computer worm)
Computer virus | Fullname = W95/Hybris
Common name = Hybris
Technical name = W95/Hybris-mm
Aliases = Snow White, Hahaha
Family = Hybris
Classification =Worm
Type =Mass-mailer
Subtype =Win32 worm
IsolationDate = September 2001
Isolation = Unknown
Origin =Brazil
Author =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 group29A . 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".
External links
* [http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/hybris.shtml F-Secure Description]
* [http://www.cert.org/incident_notes/IN-2001-02.html CERT: Open mail relays used to deliver "Hybris Worm"]
* [http://www.theregister.co.uk/2001/01/10/vandals_behind_spread_of_hybris/ The Register: "Vandals behind spread of Hybris worm named"]
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