Hybris (computer worm)

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 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".

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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