W32.Mydoom.BG@mm

W32.Mydoom.BG@mm is a mass-mailing worm that uses its own SMTP engine to send out an email message that contains a link to a Web site containing a copy of W32.Mydoom.BG@mm. The worm then downloads Infostealer onto the compromised computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version March 20, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version July 26, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version March 20, 2005
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date March 23, 2005

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: 0 - 2
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: High