W97M.MMKV

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:33:28 AM
Type:
Macro

W97M.MMKV is part of a family of simple macro viruses that use January 1st, 2000 as the malicious-payload trigger date. There are three known variants of this macro virus. They are described in detail below.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version December 18, 2000
  • Latest Rapid Release version December 18, 2000
  • Initial Daily Certified version December 18, 2000
  • Latest Daily Certified version December 18, 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: Raul Elnitiarta

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