W97M.Melissa.BG

W97M.Melissa.BG is a Microsoft Word 97 macro virus that has a payload that deletes necessary system files. It also sends itself through email using Microsoft Outlook.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 26, 2000
• Latest Rapid Release version May 26, 2000
• Initial Daily Certified version May 26, 2000
• Latest Daily Certified version May 26, 2000
• 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: High

Distribution

• Distribution Level: High