- Discovered:
- June 17, 2005
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:40:44 PM
- Also Known As:
- Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.b [Kasper, W32/Mytob.gen@MM [McAfee], W32/Mytob-DE [Sophos], WORM_MYTOB.GY [Trend Micro]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Mytob.FI@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 17, 2005
- Latest Rapid Release version January 7, 2011 revision 020
- Initial Daily Certified version June 17, 2005
- Latest Daily Certified version January 7, 2011 revision 021
- Initial Weekly Certified release date June 22, 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







