W97M.Deluz

W97M.Deluz is a macro virus that deletes files in System folders and infects the Normal.dot file when a Microsoft Word document infected with the virus is closed.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 9, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version May 9, 2005
• Initial Daily Certified version May 9, 2005
• Latest Daily Certified version May 9, 2005
• Initial Weekly Certified release date May 9, 2005

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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