W97M.Death.C

W97M.Death.C is a Microsoft Word macro virus that infects the Normal.dot template and the active document. It also keeps track of how many times it has run on the computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version November 13, 2001
• Latest Rapid Release version November 13, 2001
• Initial Daily Certified version November 13, 2001
• Latest Daily Certified version November 13, 2001
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: 0 - 2
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low