W32.Mytob.EC@mm

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: June 10, 2005

Updated: February 13, 2007 12:40:07 PM

Also Known As: Win32.Mytob.EN [Computer Assoc, Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.bi [Kaspe, W32/Mytob.cg@MM [McAfee], W32/Mytob-AT [Sophos], WORM_MYTOB.EH [Trend Micro]

Type: Worm

Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

W32.Mytob.EC@mm is a mass-mailing worm that opens a back door and lowers security settings on the compromised computer.

Protection

Initial Rapid Release version June 11, 2005
Latest Rapid Release version January 20, 2009 revision 039
Initial Daily Certified version June 11, 2005
Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 037
Initial Weekly Certified release date June 15, 2005

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Threat Assessment

Wild

Wild Level: Low
Number of Infections: 0 - 49
Number of Sites: 0 - 2
Geographical Distribution: Low
Threat Containment: Easy
Removal: Moderate

Damage

Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: High

Writeup By: Dong Hoon Lee

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