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Discovered:
- June 6, 2005
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:39:52 PM
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Also Known As:
- Win32.Mytob.DZ [Computer Assoc, Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.bd [Kaspe, W32/Mytob.bv@MM [McAfee], W32/Mytob-DA [Sophos], WORM_MYTOB.DW [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.DJ@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.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version June 6, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version June 6, 2005
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Initial Daily Certified version June 6, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version June 6, 2005
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Initial Weekly Certified release date June 8, 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: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Writeup By: Jeong Mun
