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W32.Mytob.PP@mm

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered:
May 23, 2006
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:55:40 PM
Also Known As:
WORM_MYTOB.HH [Trend Micro]
Type:
Worm
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

W32.Mytob.PP@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 May 23, 2006
  • Latest Rapid Release version March 5, 2008 revision 053
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 23, 2006
  • Latest Daily Certified version March 5, 2008 revision 054
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 24, 2006
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 0 - 49
  • Number of Sites: 0 - 2
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: High
Writeup By: Nicolas Falliere
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