W97M.Thus.A

W97M.Thus.A is a simple macro virus that infects Word 97 documents. It has a payload that triggers on December 13th which will try to delete all files and subdirectories from the root of the C: drive. This virus will also disable the macro virus protection in Word 97.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version September 2, 1999
• Latest Rapid Release version September 2, 1999
• Initial Daily Certified version September 2, 1999
• Latest Daily Certified version September 2, 1999
• 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