WM.Demon

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:49:29 AM
Type:: Macro

WM.Demon is the first semi-polymorphic macro virus to be found in the wild. This macro virus uses random macro names (thus semi-polymorphic). This macro virus does not have any malicious payload. There were reports of WM.Demon infections from Europe in the middle of 1997.

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

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

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

Writeup By: Raul K. Elnitiarta

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