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Discovered:
- March 5, 2008
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Updated:
- March 5, 2008 10:19:31 PM
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Type:
- Worm
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Infection Length:
- 94,287 bytes
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP
W32.Mytob.SA@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 March 5, 2008 revision 018
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Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
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Initial Daily Certified version March 5, 2008 revision 024
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Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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Initial Weekly Certified release date March 5, 2008
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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: Easy
Damage
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Damage Level: Low
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Payload: Opens a back door and lowers security settings.
Writeup By: Sean Kiernan
