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W32.Mytob.LZ@mm

Reported: 20-Nov-05

Description:

W32.Mytob.LZ@mm is a mass-mailing worm that also spreads through network shares and by exploiting a vulnerability.

Technical Name:

W32/Mytob.LZ

Threat Level:

Medium

Type:

Worm

Systems Affected:

Windows All

Detection Date:

November 20, 2005

 

 

 

W32.Mytob.LZ@mm removal procedures requires technical know-how on  computer troubleshooting. It is better to consult your LAN Administrator or Technical Persons to avoid additional damage on your computer.
 

MANUAL REMOVAL:

1. Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP).

2. Remove all the entries that the risk added to the hosts file.

%System%\wID32.exe.
Note: %System% is a variable that refers to the System folder. By default this is C:\Windows\System (Windows 95/98/Me), C:\Winnt\System32 (Windows NT/2000), or C:\Windows\System32 (Windows XP).
 

3. Update the virus definitions.

4. Run a full system scan and delete all the files detected.

5. Delete any values added to the registry.

Navigate to the subkeys and delete value:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
Value: "WINDOWS ID SYSTEM" = "wID32.exe"

6. Exit registry and Restart the computer.

 

7. In order to make sure that w32 mytob.lz@mm is completely eliminated from your computer, carry out a full scan of your computer using AntiVirus and Antispyware Software. Another way to delete the virus using various Antivirus Program without the need to install can be done with Online Virus Scanner.

 

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