WM.Concept

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:53:33 AM
Also Known As: Concept, Microsoft Word Prank Macro, Prank Macro, WinWord.Concept, WordMacro.Concept, WW6Macro, Word Macro 9508
Type: Macro


WM.Concept is a virus that uses five macros to infect hosts and spread itself.

The macros are named:

  • AAAZAO
  • AAAZFS
  • AutoOpen
  • FileSaveAs
  • PayLoad

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version December 15, 2000
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 26, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version December 15, 2000
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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
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