Wm.Outlaw

The Outlaw Word macro virus is one of the few known polymorphic macro viruses. It is believed to have originated in Germany. This virus infects when a user attempts to edit an infected document. Outlaw then copies itself to the global template, NORMAL.DOT.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 18, 2000
• Latest Rapid Release version December 18, 2000
• Initial Daily Certified version December 18, 2000
• Latest Daily Certified version December 18, 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: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low