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W97M.Celebrate.A

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:33:36 AM
Type:
Macro

W97M.Celebrate.A infects Normal.dot and all active documents. The macro virus disables access to the macro menu.

The virus also turns off virus protection in order to remain undetected.

On the 11th of any month, the payload is executed. See the technical description for payload details.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version October 10, 2000
  • Latest Rapid Release version October 10, 2000
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 10, 2000
  • Latest Daily Certified version October 10, 2000
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
Click here 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: Andre Post

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