Worm/Mytob.NJ - Worm

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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

For more details see full description here .

Description inserted by Irina Boldea on Mon, 10 Jul 2006 09:53 (GMT+1)
Description updated by Irina Boldea on Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:36 (GMT+1)

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