- Discovered:
- June 12, 2005
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:40:12 PM
- Also Known As:
- Win32.Mytob.ER [Computer Assoc, Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.bi [Kaspe, W32/Mytob.cj@MM [McAfee], W32/Mytob-CS [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.EG@mm is a mass-mailing worm that opens an IRC back door and lowers security settings on the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version June 13, 2005
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version June 13, 2005
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- 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: More than 10
- Geographical Distribution: Low
- Threat Containment: Easy
- Removal: Moderate
Damage
- Damage Level: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: High
Writeup By: Takayoshi Nakayama







