Discovered: June 3, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:39:47 PM
Also Known As: Win32.Mytob.DW [Computer Assoc, Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.be [Kaspe, W32/Mytob.bq@MM [McAfee], W32/Mytob-BE [Sophos], WORM_MYTOB.CM [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Mytob.DF@mm is a mass-mailing worm that has back door capabilities and uses its own SMTP engine to send an email to addresses that it gathers from the compromised computer.
Protection
-
Initial Rapid Release version June 3, 2005
-
Latest Rapid Release version June 3, 2005
-
Initial Daily Certified version June 3, 2005
-
Latest Daily Certified version June 3, 2005
-
Initial Weekly Certified release date June 3, 2005
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
-
Wild Level: Low
-
Number of Infections: 50 - 999
-
Number of Sites: More than 10
-
Geographical Distribution: Low
-
Threat Containment: Easy
-
Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Yana Liu