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Hybris (computer worm)

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Hybris
Technical nameW95/Hybris-mm
AliasSnow White, Hahaha
TypeMass mailer
SubtypeWin32 worm
ClassificationComputer worm
FamilyHybris
OriginBrazil
AuthorsVecna

Hybris (also known as Snow White, Vecna.22528, and Full Moon) is a computer worm believed to have been 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 typically comes from an email that appears to be from hahaha@sexyfun.net. Malicious "plug-ins" enhanced Hybris's functionality to include various 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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