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Discovered:
- May 26, 2005
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:39:22 PM
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Also Known As:
- Win32.Mytob.{DI, DJ, DL} [Computer Associates], Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.{az, ba} [Kaspersky Lab], W32/Mytob.{be-bg}@MM [McAfee], W32/Mytob-{L, CM, CN} [Sophos], WORM_MYTOB.FC [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.Mydoom.BU@mm is a mass-mailing worm that uses its own SMTP engine to send an email to addresses that it gathers from the compromised computer and that has back door capabilities.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version May 26, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version July 29, 2012 revision 025
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Initial Daily Certified version May 26, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version July 30, 2012 revision 001
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Initial Weekly Certified release date June 1, 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: 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: Hyun Choi
