W97M.Melissa.V

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: October 20, 1999
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:33:27 AM
Also Known As:: W97M.Melissa.A, W97M.Melissa.Variant
Type:: Worm, Macro

W97M.Melissa.V is a modified variant of W97M.Melissa.A virus. The key changes made from the original Melissa virus are the virus module name (now called "MP?"); the email subject/message; and a malicious payload, which deletes some files. Please refer to the W97M.Melissa.A for more general information on the Melissa virus.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version October 20, 1999
Latest Rapid Release version October 20, 1999
Initial Daily Certified version October 20, 1999
Latest Daily Certified version October 20, 1999
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: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Raul Elnitiarta

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