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Discovered:
- February 26, 2005
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:34:14 PM
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Also Known As:
- Win32.Mytob.B [Computer Associ, Mytob.A [F-Secure], Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.a [Kasper, W32/Mydoom.bg@MM [McAfee], W32/Mytob-A [Sophos], WORM_MYTOB.A [Trend Micro]
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Type:
- Worm
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Mytob.@mm is a mass-mailing worm that uses it own SMTP engine to send an email to addresses that it gathers from the Windows Address Book on the compromised computer. The worm also has the ability to open a back door and spread through the network by exploiting vulnerabilities.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version February 26, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version May 25, 2013 revision 002
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Initial Daily Certified version February 26, 2005 revision 002
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Latest Daily Certified version May 25, 2013 revision 006
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Initial Weekly Certified release date February 27, 2005
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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: Moderate
Writeup By: Takayoshi Nakayama
