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Discovered:
- June 2, 2005
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:39:39 PM
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Also Known As:
- Win32.Mytob.DU [Computer Assoc, Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.bd [Kaspe, W32/Mytob.bo@MM [McAfee], W32/Mytob-M [Sophos], WORM_MYTOB.CE [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.DB@mm is a mass-mailing worm that has back door capabilities and uses its own SMTP engine to send an email to addresses that it gathers from the compromised computer.
Note: Virus definitions version 70602v, extended version 6/2/2005 rev. 22 or greater are required to detect this threat.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version June 2, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version June 2, 2005
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Initial Daily Certified version June 2, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version June 2, 2005
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Initial Weekly Certified release date June 2, 2005
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Medium
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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: Rodney Andres
