-
Discovered:
- April 3, 2005
-
Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:36:16 PM
-
Also Known As:
- Win32.Mytob.AA [Computer Assoc, Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.c [Kasper, W32/Mytob.c@MM [McAfee], W32/Mytob-C [Sophos], WORM_MYTOB.V [Trend Micro]
-
Type:
- Worm
-
Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Mytob.V@mm is a mass-mailing worm that uses it own SMTP engine to send an email to addresses that it gathers from files on the compromised computer. The email has a variable subject and attachment name. The attachment will have a .bat, .cmd, .doc, .exe, .htm, .pif, .scr, .tmp, .txt, or .zip file extension.
The worm also has the ability to open a back door and spreads through the network by exploiting common system vulnerabilities.
Antivirus Protection Dates
-
Initial Rapid Release version April 4, 2005
-
Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
-
Initial Daily Certified version April 4, 2005
-
Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
-
Initial Weekly Certified release date April 6, 2005
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
-
Wild Level: Low
-
Number of Infections: 0 - 49
-
Number of Sites: 0 - 2
-
Geographical Distribution: Low
-
Threat Containment: Easy
-
Removal: Moderate
Writeup By: Candid Wueest
