W32.Mytob.ME@mm

Risk Level 2: Low

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

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