Discovered: February 5, 2002
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:38:10 AM
Also Known As: Macro.Word97.DebilByte
Type: Virus, Macro
W97M.DebilByte.A is a simple macro virus that resides in eight macro modules.
The dropped files Wdr1.sys, Wdr2.sys, . . . Wdr8.sys are detected as W97M.DebilByte (dr).
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version February 5, 2002
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Latest Rapid Release version February 5, 2002
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Initial Daily Certified version February 5, 2002
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Latest Daily Certified version February 5, 2002
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Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Atli Gudmundsson