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- Discovered:
- June 14, 2005
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:40:27 PM
- Also Known As:
- Win32.Mytob.FV [Computer Assoc, WORM_MYTOB.FM [Trend Micro]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Mytob.ER@mm is a mass-mailing worm that opens a back door and lowers security settings on the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version June 15, 2005
- Latest Rapid Release version June 15, 2005
- Initial Daily Certified version June 15, 2005
- Latest Daily Certified version June 15, 2005
- Initial Weekly Certified release date June 15, 2005
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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: Hyun Choi
