- Discovered:
- November 22, 2005
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:44:59 PM
- Also Known As:
- W32/Mytob-FS [Sophos], WORM_MYTOB.MV [Trend Micro]
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Mytob.ME@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 November 23, 2005
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version November 23, 2005
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date November 23, 2005
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Threat Assessment
Wild
- Wild Level: Low
- Number of Infections: 0 - 49
- Number of Sites: 3 - 9
- Geographical Distribution: Low
- Threat Containment: Easy
- Removal: Moderate
Damage
- Damage Level: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: High
Writeup By: Hiroshi Shinotsuka







