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- Discovered:
- June 2, 2005
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:39:39 PM
- 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]
- Type:
- Worm
- 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
- Initial Rapid Release version June 2, 2005
- Latest Rapid Release version June 2, 2005
- Initial Daily Certified version June 2, 2005
- Latest Daily Certified version June 2, 2005
- Initial Weekly Certified release date June 2, 2005
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
- Wild Level: Medium
- Number of Infections: 50 - 999
- Number of Sites: More than 10
- Geographical Distribution: Low
- Threat Containment: Easy
- Removal: Moderate
Damage
- Damage Level: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: High
Writeup By: Rodney Andres
