Discovered: May 16, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:38:58 PM
Also Known As: Win32.Mytob.CX [Computer Assoc, Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.au [Kaspe, W32/Mytob.gen@MM [McAfee], W32/Mytob-CJ [Sophos], WORM_MYTOB.ER [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Mytob.CH@mm is a mass-mailing worm with back door functionality that uses its own SMTP engine to send an email to addresses that it gathers from the compromised computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version May 17, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version January 20, 2009 revision 039
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Initial Daily Certified version May 17, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 17, 2005
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: 50 - 999
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Number of Sites: More than 10
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Jeong Mun
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