Discovered: March 5, 2008
Updated: March 5, 2008 10:19:31 PM
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 94,287 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP
W32.Mytob.SA@mm is a mass-mailing worm that opens a back door and lowers security settings on the compromised computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version March 5, 2008 revision 018
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Latest Rapid Release version June 21, 2008 revision 020
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Initial Daily Certified version March 5, 2008 revision 024
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date March 5, 2008
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: 0 - 49
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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: Easy
Damage
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Damage Level: Low
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Payload: Opens a back door and lowers security settings.
Distribution
Writeup By: Sean Kiernan
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