Discovered: October 24, 2006
Updated: February 13, 2007 1:01:47 PM
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Mytob.QU@mm is a mass-mailing worm that opens a back door on the compromised computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version October 25, 2006
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Latest Rapid Release version October 25, 2006
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Initial Daily Certified version October 25, 2006
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Latest Daily Certified version October 25, 2006
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 25, 2006
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 50 - 999
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Yana Liu
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