The MyDoom worms continues to wreak havoc on the Net, destroying computers across the globe. The latest destructive variant of this malicious Trojan, MyDoom.F …
· Can download and execute arbitrary files
· Is a mass-mailing worm that opens a backdoor on TCP port 1080
· Will perform a Denial of Service (DoS) against www.microsoft.com and www.riaa.com, if the computer’s local system date is between the 17th and 22nd of any month.
· Sets up a backdoor in an infected system, by opening TCP port 1080. This could allow an attacker to connect to a computer and use it as a proxy to gain access to its network resources.
As of Monday morning, Network Associates has released version 2.0.7 of the McAfee Stinger programme to eradicate the MyDoom.F from your computer. Download it now, install the programme, set it up and run it. In respect of the MyDoom.F Trojan, it’s definitely better to be safe than sorry.
In addition, click here to download Symantec’s MyDoom.F removal tool.
