WM.Colors

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:32:44 AM
Also Known As:: Colors, Rainbow
Type:: Macro

WM.Colors is a macro virus similar to other macro viruses (Concept, Nuclear, and DMV). Microsoft Word documents are saved as templates containing viral macros. Infection is triggered by auto-macros as well as by menu commands.

WM.Colors calls the following Microsoft Word macros:

AutoClose
AutoOpen
FileExit
FileNew
FileSave
FileSaveAs
Macros
ToolsMacro

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version December 15, 2000
Latest Rapid Release version December 15, 2000
Initial Daily Certified version December 15, 2000
Latest Daily Certified version December 15, 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

Technical Details

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