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W97M.Michael.Gen

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Discovered: January 23, 2002
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:55:43 AM
Also Known As: W97M/Michael.c.gen, W97M_MICHAEL.KBD
Type: Macro


W97M.Michael.Gen is a Microsoft Word macro virus that spreads by infecting Microsoft Word documents and the global template, Normal.dot.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version January 23, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version January 23, 2002
  • Initial Daily Certified version January 23, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 23, 2002
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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

Writeup By: Serghei Sevcenco
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