W97M.Prece.A

W97M.Prece.A is a macro virus that modifies Microsoft Word configuration settings, deletes files, and infects Microsoft Word documents and the Normal.dot template.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version October 5, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version October 5, 2004
• Initial Daily Certified version October 5, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version October 5, 2004
• Initial Weekly Certified release date October 6, 2004

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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