Discovered: September 14, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:44:22 PM
Also Known As: WORM_MYTOB.KI [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Mytob.JM@mm is a mass-mailing worm that opens a back door and lowers security settings on the compromised computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version September 15, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version September 15, 2005
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Initial Daily Certified version September 15, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version September 15, 2005
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Initial Weekly Certified release date September 15, 2005
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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: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Paul Mangan
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