Discovered: September 9, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:44:10 PM
Also Known As: WORM_MYTOB.KC [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Mytob.JI@mm is a mass-mailing worm that opens a back door, lowers security settings, and spreads by exploiting vulnerabilities.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version September 9, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version June 21, 2008 revision 020
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Initial Daily Certified version September 9, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date September 11, 2005
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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: 3 - 9
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Candid Wueest
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