Discovered: October 17, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:45:37 PM
Also Known As: Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.bi [Kaspe, W32/Mytob.gen@MM [McAfee], W32/Mytob-{FA, FC, FK, FM} [Sophos], WORM_MYTOB.LV [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Mytob.LD@mm is a mass-mailing worm that opens a back door and lowers security settings on the compromised computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version October 18, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version August 2, 2008 revision 020
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Initial Daily Certified version October 18, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 19, 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: 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: John Park
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