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Discovered:
- May 16, 2005
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:38:58 PM
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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]
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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.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.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version May 17, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version September 4, 2012 revision 007
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Initial Daily Certified version May 17, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version September 4, 2012 revision 017
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 17, 2005
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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
Writeup By: Jeong Mun
