Virus:Worm/Mytob.NJ
Date discovered:08/04/2006
Type:Worm
In the wild:Yes
Reported Infections:Low
Distribution Potential:High
Damage Potential:Medium
Static file:Yes
File size:130.264 Bytes
MD5 checksum:c9ded4e0e4d9a277167203f3a84e4e41
VDF version:6.34.0.159
IVDF version:6.34.0.161

 General Methods of propagation:
   • Email
   • Local network
   • Messenger
   • Peer to Peer


Aliases:
   •  Symantec: W32.Mytob@mm
   •  Kaspersky: Net-Worm.Win32.Kidala.a
   •  TrendMicro: WORM_MYTOB.PP
   •  Sophos: W32/Mytob-HG
   •  VirusBuster: I-Worm.Mydoom.BU
   •  Eset: Win32/Mytob.RW
   •  Bitdefender: Win32.Worm.Mytob.ER


Platforms / OS:
   • Windows 95
   • Windows 98
   • Windows 98 SE
   • Windows NT
   • Windows ME
   • Windows 2000
   • Windows XP
   • Windows 2003


Side effects:
   • Disable security applications
   • Uses its own Email engine
   • Registry modification
   • Makes use of software vulnerability
   • Third party control
Description inserted by Irina Boldea on Monday, July 10, 2006
Description updated by Irina Boldea on Monday, July 10, 2006

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